Beef Bourguignon | WQDR-AM

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 medium carrot
• 3 cloves garlic
• 8 ounces thick-cut bacon (5 to 6 slices)
• 1 (3-pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 (750-milliliter) bottle of dry red wine
• 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 8 ounces pearl onion (about 25), not thawed if frozen
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish (optional)