Beef Bourguignon Recipe French Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 ½ pounds (1.1 kg) beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound (450 g) baby potatoes or pearl onions
• ½ pound (225 g) mushrooms, quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 ounces (115 g) pancetta or bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups (480 ml) dry red wine (such as Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth