Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients (17)

• 2 1/4 pounds boneless chuck roast cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt plus additional to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper plus additional to taste
• 5 slices thick-cut bacon cut into pieces (5 to 6 ounces)
• 32 ounces baby bella mushrooms sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 (750 ml.) bottle dry red wine such as Pinot Noir, divided
• 2 pounds carrots scrubbed and cut diagonally into 3/4-inch slices (I leave the peels on)
• 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
• 3 cloves minced garlic about 1 tablespoon
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (15-ounce) can reduced sodium beef broth divided, plus additional as needed
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme tied into a bundle
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 10 to 12 ounces frozen pearl onions no need to thaw
• Chopped fresh parsley for serving
• Toasted baguette slices for serving