"Every bit of this beef soup is infused with wonderful flavor from slow roasting in the oven. Pair it with fresh bread or serve it over pasta...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 oz thick sliced bacon, chopped into 1/4" wide strips
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Olive Oil to Sautee
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2 - 2 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck or good quality stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
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Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
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2 cups good red wine such as Soft Red, or Pinot Noir (see note above)
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1 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced
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4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2" thick pieces
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 Tbsp tomato paste
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4 cups low sodium beef broth or beef stock
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 lb small potatoes (new potatoes, or fingerling), halved or quartered