Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 2 cups beef stock
• 3 pounds lean stewing beef
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• bay leaf
• 2 cups red wine
• 6 slices bacon
• 10-12 small pearl onions OR 1 small white onion
• Salt and pepper
• 8 ounce mushrooms
• 2 carrots
• 2 cloves mashed garlic
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce