INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
6 oz
bacon, (roughly chopped)
3 lb
beef brisket, trimmed of fat ((chuck steak or stewing beef) cut into 2-inch chunks)
1
large carrot (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
1
large white onion, (diced)
6 cloves
garlic, (minced (divided))
1 pinch
coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp
flour
12
small pearl onions ((optional))
3 cups
red wine (like Merlot, Pinot Noir, or a Chianti -- for a milder sauce, use only 2 cups of wine)
2 cups
beef stock ((if using 2 cups of wine, use 3 cups beef stock))
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1
beef bullion cube, (crushed)
1 tsp
fresh thyme, (finely chopped)
2 tbsp
fresh parsley, (finely chopped (divided))
2
bay leaves
2 tbsp
butter
1 lb
fresh small white or brown mushrooms, (quartered)