This Classic French Beef Stew Just Got Way Easier

Ingredients

• 6 slices (about 6 ounces) thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 pounds trimmed beef chuck, cut into 2-inch pieces, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
• 2 cups frozen pearl onions, thawed
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 (750mL) bottle pinot noir or other red wine
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons instant tapioca granules
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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