Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon (Classic French Stew) - My Home Made Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 oz (170 g) thick-cut bacon, cut into small lardons
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more if needed
• 3 lb (1.35 kg) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720 ml) dry red wine
• 2 1/2 cups (600 ml) beef stock, plus more as needed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 18-24 pearl onions, peeled, or 10 oz (285 g) frozen pearl onions, thawed
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 lb (450 g) white or cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, for serving