Beef Bourguignon Recipe: Hearty & Homely French Comfort!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs (1.36 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 4 oz (113 g) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
• 1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine (Burgundy, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon recommended)
• 2 cups (473 ml) beef broth
• 1 lb (454 g) cremini mushrooms, quartered
• 1 lb (454 g) frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained (or fresh, peeled)
• 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish