Slow-Braised Beef Bourguignon Topped with Golden Garlic-Butter Smashed Potatoes
Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Beef Bourguignon:
2.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch cubes
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
6 oz bacon, diced
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced into thick coins
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp flour
2 cups red wine (preferably Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
2 cups beef stock
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs thyme
1 lb pearl onions, peeled
8 oz cremini mushrooms, halved
For the Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes:
1.5 lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes
3 tbsp melted butter
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped