Beef Bourguignon Stew

Ingredients

• 4 slices Bacon , cut into 1 inch sections
• 2 lbs. Beef stew meat , cut into 1.5 inch cubes
• 3-4 large Baking Potatoes , cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3 large Carrots , cut into 1 inch sections
• 3 ribs of Celery , sliced into 1/2 inch sections
• 2 large Shallots , sliced into 1/8th inch layers
• 4 cloves Garlic , diced or pressed
• 2 cups Pinot Noir , or other suitable red wine
• 2 cups Beef Stock
• 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 3 stems fresh Rosemary
• 4 stems fresh Thyme
• 3 Bay Leaves
• 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp. Cornstarch
• Salt & Pepper