Name: Beef Bourguignon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck (trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 8 ounces bacon (diced); 1 yellow onion (diced); 6 carrots (diced); 4 celery stalks (diced); 1 pound cremini or button mushroom (sliced); 4 cloves garlic (pressed or minced); 1/2 cup cognac; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir); 2 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Chopped fresh Italian parsley (for garnish)