Ina Garten’s Beef Bourguignon

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

good olive oil

8 oz

dry cured center cut applewood smoked bacon, diced

2 1/2 lb

chuck beef cut into 1-inch cubes

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 lb

carrots, sliced diagonally into 1-inch chunks

yellow onions, sliced

2 tsp

chopped garlic (2 cloves)

1/2 cup

Cognac

bottle good dry red wine such as Cote du Rhone or Pinot Noir

1 can

beef broth

1 tbsp

tomato paste

1 tsp

fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)

4 tbsp

unsalted butter at room temperature, divided

3 tbsp

all-purpose flour (use a gluten free flour or thickener if desired)

1 lb

frozen whole onions

1 lb

fresh mushrooms stems discarded, caps thickly sliced