Julia Child’s Cozy Beef Bourguignon Is A Surprisingly Simple (And Inexpensive) Winter Meal

STEP 6: I transfer the baking dish, uncovered, to the center rack of the hot oven for four minutes, then I lightly toss the meat and vegetables to combine before transferring back to the oven for four more minutes.

I love this part of the recipe — it cooks the flour and creates a light crust around the meat. It feels superfluous, but I really taste the difference when I skip this step.