Boeuf Bourguignon

bacon

to 3 Tbsp olive oil

lbs trimmed beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, patted dry with paper towels

Salt and freshly ground pepper

sliced onions

sliced carrots

bottle of red wine (pinot noir works best for this)

beef stock or canned beef broth

chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned

medium herb bouquet (tie 8 parsley sprigs, 1 large bay leaf, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 whole cloves or allspice berries, and 3 large cloves of smashed garlic together wrapped and tied in cheesecloth)

Beurre manié: 3 Tbsp flour blended to a paste with 2 Tbsp butter

pearl onions

Chicken stock

Butter

button or cremini mushrooms, quartered