Name: Beef Bourguignon for Two
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: 3 oz bacon (3 slices), chopped; 1/2 pound beef stew meat; 1 carrot, sliced into 1" chunks; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup red wine; 3/4 cup beef broth; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 garlic clove, crushed; salt, as you go; freshly cracked black pepper, as you go; 6 ounces baby onions (~1 dozen); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup beef broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 thyme sprig; 12 button mushrooms, quartered; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 Russet potatoes; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)