INGREDIENTS:

-1 lb ground beef
-1 packet taco seasoning
-CLASSIC BEEF BOURGUIGNON

INGREDIENTS:

-5 strips bacon, cut into 1″ pieces
-3 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2″ pieces
-4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
-1 yellow onion, chopped
-3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
-5 garlic cloves, minced
-2 tablespoons tomato paste
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-2 cups Burgundy wine
-2 cups beef stock
-1 tablespoon beef bouillon
-2 sprigs fresh thyme
-2 bay leaves
-10 oz frozen pearl onions, defrosted and drained
-16 oz cremini mushrooms, quartered
-Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Render bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Remove and set aside.
Sear beef seasoned with salt and pepper in the same pot. Remove and set aside.
Sauté onions and carrots in butter. Add garlic, tomato paste, and flour. Stir well.
Add wine, stock, and herbs, scraping browned bits. Add beef, bacon, thyme, and bay leaves. Cover and braise in the oven for 2.5 hours.
Sauté mushrooms and pearl onions in remaining butter. Add to the pot, cook for another 45-60 minutes.