INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
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2 1/2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 lb large carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium yellow onion, cut into large pieces
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 bottle (750 ml) good-quality dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir)
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2 cups beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
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6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
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Fresh thyme leaves, if desired