"Long, slow braising allows the beef to absorb the rich flavors of the wine and herbs and tenderizes it in the process...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 oz (175 g) sliced bacon, chopped
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1 1/4 cups red wine, preferably Pinot Noir
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 1/4 cups beef stock
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2 lb (900 g) beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 in (4 cm) cubes
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4 oz (115 g) white mushrooms, quartered
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp dried herbes de Provence
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12 small shallots, peeled
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3 tbsp chopped parsley
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 bay leaf