Beef Bourguignon: Cozy Stew Recipes for Weeknights!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon)
• 2 cups beef broth, low sodium
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional)