Bistro Beef and Mushroom Stew | Gay Lea

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter
• 2 slicesbacon, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/2 tbsp (2 mL) pepper
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) all purpose flour
• 2 lb (1 Kg) cubed stewing beef
• 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pearl onions, peeled
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine, (optional)
• 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
• 8 oz (250 g) small mushroom caps
• 1 cup (250 mL) GAY LEA - Original Sour Cream
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh parsley, chopped