Boeuf Bourguignon or Beef Burgundy is a classic dish from the French countryside which has seen a recent surge in popularity since the movie Julie & Julia.  I sought out to discover what makes this dish so special.  The dish is essentially a beef stew.  It is both simple and complex at the same time.  There are many steps, yet no step is very difficult.  Boeuf Bourguignon is for those who enjoy being in the kitchen as it is a time consuming recipe. It is a recipe