Foryoueats: Beef Stew Recipe

6 oz bacon, chopped into 1/4" strips

2 Tbsp olive oil, to sautee

2 lbs beef stew meat, (or beef chuck cut into 1″ pieces)

2 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste, divided

1 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, divided

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups good dry red wine

1 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced

4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2″ thick pieces

1 medium yellow onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp tomato paste

4 cups low sodium beef broth , or beef stock

2 bay leaves

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 lb small potatoes, new potatoes, or fingerling, halved or quartered

Beef Stew Recipe