Rustic Ina Garten Beef Bourguignon Recipe - Urban Organic

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 oz (226 g) bacon, diced
• 1 lb (454 g) frozen small whole onions
• 1 lb (454 g) mushrooms, caps thickly sliced (discard stems)
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 1 lb (454 g) carrots, cut into 1-inch diagonal slices
• 2 tsp garlic, chopped (about 2 cloves)
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
• ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• ½ cup Cognac or good brandy
• 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine, like Burgundy
• 2 to 2 1/2 cups canned beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 tbsps unsalted butter, room temperature (divided)
• 3 tbsps all-purpose flour
• Country bread, toasted or grilled