Mainly Mushroom Beef Carbonnade Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 1-1/4 pounds portobello mushrooms, stems removed, cut into 3/4-inch dice
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 pound fresh baby carrots
• 1 thick slice day-old rye bread, crumbled (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 3 bay leaves
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 bottle (12 ounces) light beer or beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, grated