Easy & Delicious Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 4 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 cup cremini mushrooms, halved
• 2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnishing)