Enjoy Julia Child's Timeless Beef Bourguignon - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces bacon, roughly chopped
• 3 pounds beef brisket, chuck steak, or stewing beef, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 large carrot, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
• Coarse salt, to taste
• Ground pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 12 small pearl onions (optional)
• 3 cups red wine (Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Chianti, or 2 cups for milder sauce)
• 2-3 cups beef stock (adjust based on wine quantity)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped (divided)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound white or brown mushrooms, quartered
• 2 tablespoons butter