INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes and patted dry
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2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more as needed
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
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3 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 large carrot, cut into 1/4-inch-thick coins (about 1 1/4 cups)
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon tomato paste
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2 cups dry red wine
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1 large bay leaf
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1 large sprig fresh thyme
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8 ounces pearl onions (about 2 3/4 cups)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 pinch sugar
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved if large (about 3 1/2 cups)
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Chopped fresh parsley, for serving