• Step 1

  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dust beef with pan-searing flour.

• Step 2

  Heat oil on MED in large braising pan. Brown beef lightly on all sides, 8-10 min. Remove beef; set aside. Add bacon and cook until crispy; remove from pan and set aside with beef. Discard all but 1 Tbsp oil.

• Step 3

  Add carrots, onion, pearl onions, mushrooms and garlic to pan; cook 4-5 min, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, and bay leaves. Stir; cook 3 min. Add wine; reduce to a syrupy consistency, 10-15 min. Add broth; return beef and bacon to pan. Bring to simmer.

• Step 4

  Cover, place on center rack of oven. Braise 1-1/2 hours. Carefully remove lid; continue to cook 30 min longer or until beef is fork-tender.

• Step 5

  Remove pan from oven. Transfer beef to serving platter. Discard bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over beef.

Note: When servings & ingredients are modified, nutrition & directions may vary.