Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients (17)

• 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 serving