beef bourguignon

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound salt pork or unsliced bacon, cubed
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 3 pounds boneless chuck or top round roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small carrot, scraped and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 2 cups burgundy or other dry red wine
• 1 cup chablis or other dry white wine
• 1/2 cup beef consomme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 - shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• BUERRE MANIE
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour