INGREDIENTS
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4 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons peanut oil
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4 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
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3 cups finely chopped onions
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 bay leaf
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5 1/2 cups canned beef broth
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1 14 1/2-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added purée
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6 medium carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
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3 medium rutabagas, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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2/3 cup whole milk
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2 large eggs
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3 tablespoons minced chives
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2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
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1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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§ teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons cornstarch