"Beef Bourguignon is a French classic made with melt in your mouth beef, mushrooms, carrots, and red wine and is cooked to perfection in the most delicious rich sauce. A hearty and comforting meal that you will make again and again! After my Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon went crazy viral, I knew that I wanted…..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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6 slices bacon
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3 pounds lean stewing beef (cut into 2-inch cubes)
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Salt and pepper
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2 carrots (sliced)
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10-12 small pearl onions OR 1 small white onion (diced)
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8 ounce mushrooms (sliced)
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2 cups red wine (young and full-bodied (like Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone or Burgundy))
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2 cups beef stock
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1/4 cup flour
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2 cloves mashed garlic
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1/2 teaspoon thyme
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bay leaf