INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces bacon, coarsely chopped
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3 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (from 7-bone chuck roast)
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1/3 cup all purpose flour
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1 1/4 pounds boiling onions, peeled
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3/4 pound large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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12 large garlic cloves, peeled (left whole)
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3 cups canned beef broth
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1/2 cup Cognac or brandy
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2 750-ml bottles red Burgundy wine
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1 1/4 pounds mushrooms
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1/3 cup chopped fresh thyme or 2 tablespoons dried
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1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon tomato paste