French Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups red wine, such as Burgundy
• 2 -3 cups beef stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 bouquet garni (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
• 1/2 pound small mushrooms, quartered
• 12 pearl onions, peeled
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish