A Healthy Twist on a French Classic - Color My Food

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup oats (old-fashioned )
• 1 1/2 pounds bison (ground )
• 2 eggs (large, beaten)
• 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped )
• 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, finely chopped )
• 2 tablespoons thyme (optional, finely chopped )
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (kosher )
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (coarsely ground )
• 1 tablespoon expeller-pressed canola oil
• 1 pound cremini mushrooms (quartered)
• 1 carrot (medium, cut into 1/4-inch dice)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (hearty, such as Shiraz)
• 2 tablespoons brandy or Cognac (optional)
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (finely chopped or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, for serving)