Beef Bourguignon Recipe - Easy-to-Make - Even Easier to Eat!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Ribeye (Any high quality beef (chuck, etc.) will make a great substitute )
• 4 tbls AP Flour, divided (For dusting and for roux)
• 1 tbls Salt and fresh cracked pepper
• 6 tbls olive oil
• 6 slices Salumi: Salami, Prosciutto, Pancetta, coppa (Diced, Bacon will also make a good substitute )
• 1 cup Cognac (Hine is our choice)
• 1 cup Carrots (Peasant cut)
• 1 lg Sweet Onion (Rough dice)
• 8 cloves garlic (Smashed )
• 1/2 cup Stewed San Marzano Tomatoes
• 2 tbls Tomato Paste
• 1 - 750ml btl Full Bodied Red Wine (We love Chianti or any drinkable table wine)
• 2 sprigs or tsp Fresh or Dried Thyme
• 2 cups Roasted Chicken/Beef Stock (Just enough to cover)
• 2 cups Crimini Mushrooms (Quartered )
• 1 lb Pearl or Mini Cipollini Onions (Peeled)
• 1 stick Butter (Divided)