1.30 kg boneless beef topside, cut into 2.5 cm pieces
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp
(9 Teaspoons)
olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, cut into 2.5 cm chunks
7 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tbsp
(6 Teaspoons)
balsamic vinegar
1½
tbsp
(4.5 Teaspoons)
tomato paste
¼
cup
(12 Teaspoons)
flour
2 cup
(96 Teaspoons)
good red wine
2 cup
(96 Teaspoons)
beef broth
2 cup
(96 Teaspoons)
water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp sugar
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5 cm chunks on a diagonal
½
kg potatoes (baby yukons), cut in half or large potatoes quartered
fresh chopped parsley or chopped chives, for serving (optional)
170 g bacon