Oven Burgundy Beef Stew Recipe

• 4 x thick slices bacon, diced
• 2 lb round steak, cut into 1 inch pcs
•     Salt and freshly grnd black pepper, to taste
• 2 x shallots, minced, or possibly 6 green onions, including some tender green tops, sliced
• 2 x cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 c. pinot noir or possibly any good, dry red wine
• 2 Tbsp. brandy (optional)
• 1/2 c. beef stock or possibly broth
• 1/4 tsp dry thyme
• 1/4 tsp dry marjoram
• 1 x bay leaf
• 3 lrg carrots, cut diagonally into 1 inch slices
• 1 x 2 inch strip orange zest
• 1/2 lb boiling onions, peeled (see note)
• 8 ounce medium mushrooms, halved

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