INGREDIENTS
3
thick cut slices Applewood smoked bacon
2
lbs Stew beef meat
1
Bay leaf, large
2
stalks Celery
8 oz
Cremini or button mushrooms
3
medium cloves Garlic
1
Onion, medium
4
Thyme, medium fresh sprigs
6 cups
Beef stock
6 tbsp
Tomato paste
4 tbsp
Pesto, prepared or homemade
1/2 tsp
Black pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp
Brown sugar
2 tbsp
Flour
1/2 tsp
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp
Salt
2 tbsp
Butter
2 cups
Red wine, good quality dry
8
Medium carrots (peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces)
2
Medium potatoes (peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces)