gluten-free joc soups and stews French Beef Bourguignon Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks 4 slices bacon, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups gluten-free beef broth 2 cups red wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until it becomes crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set it aside. Sear the beef chunks in the bacon fat until they are brown on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside. Sauté the sliced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic in the same pot until they are slightly softened. Pour in the red wine and beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate the flavors. Stir in the tomato paste. Return the beef and crispy bacon to the pot. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened. Season the Beef Bourguignon with salt and pepper according to your taste preference. Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your gluten-free joc soups and stews French Beef Bourguignon!