Beef Bourguignon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 ounces bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces.
02 - 3 pounds chuck roast, cut in 1 1/2 to 2-inch chunks.
03 - Salt and black pepper.
04 - 1 small yellow onion, chopped.
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced.
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
08 - 2 1/2 cups dry red wine.
09 - 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth.
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
11 - 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped.
12 - 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped.
13 - 1 bay leaf.
14 - 4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch chunks.
15 - 8 ounces mushrooms, halved or thickly sliced.
16 - 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled.
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 350°F.
02 - Cook bacon until crisp, remove to drain.
03 - Dry beef, season with salt and pepper.
04 - Brown beef in batches, remove to plate.
05 - Cook onion for 3 minutes.
06 - Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
07 - Add flour, cook 1 minute.
08 - Add wine, scrape up browned bits.
09 - Add broth, soy sauce, herbs, beef, and carrots. Simmer, cover, transfer to oven.
10 - Cook 2 hours until tender.
11 - Last 15 minutes: sauté mushrooms and onions in olive oil.
12 - Add mushrooms, onions, and bacon to stew.
13 - Season to taste. Garnish with parsley.

# Notes:

01 - Choose marbled chuck roast without large fat chunks.
02 - Can use frozen pearl onions, add near end of cooking.