Beef Bourguignon for Two

INGREDIENTS

3 oz

bacon (3 slices), chopped

1/2 lb

beef stew meat

carrot, sliced into 1" chunks

1/2

red onion, sliced

1 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup

red wine

3/4 cup

beef broth

fresh thyme sprigs

bay leaf

garlic clove, crushed

salt, as you go

freshly cracked black pepper, as you go

6 oz

baby onions (~1 dozen)

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

1 tbsp

olive oil

1/4 cup

beef broth

bay leaf

thyme sprig

button mushrooms, quartered

1/2 tbsp

olive oil

1 tbsp

unsalted butter

Russet potatoes

1 cup

buttermilk

4 tbsp

unsalted butter

salt,

freshly ground black pepper,

fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)