Boeuf Bourguignonne A La Andrea Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3 x bacon strips, coarsely minced.
• 3 lb beef bottom round, cut into 1 1/2 inch pcs. (Trim off all visible fat.)
• 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste.
• 1/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper, plus more to taste.
• 10 ounce fresh white mushrooms, each cut lengthwise into quarters.
• 4 med carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths.
• 1/2 x minced shallots
• 2 x garlic cloves
• 1 c. hearty red wine
• 2 c. homemade beef stock
• 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter, at room temperature.
• 1/4 c. all purpose flour.

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