Beef Recipes for Dinner: My Secret Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.4 kg) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
• 2 cups (475 ml) dry red wine (Burgundy, Beaujolais, or Pinot Noir recommended)
• 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, bay leaf tied together with kitchen twine)
• 8 oz (225g) bacon or pancetta, cut into lardons (optional)
• 1 lb (450g) cremini mushrooms, quartered or thickly sliced
• 1 lb (450g) frozen pearl onions, thawed (or fresh, peeled)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish