Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef chuck
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- Olive or vegetable oil
- 6 slices good quality, lean, smoky bacon, chopped 1-inch pieces
- 2 carrots, chopped, divided
- 2 to 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 - 4 cloves garlic, sliced or chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped, divided
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 bottle hard cider (12-ounces) or 1 cup sweet vermouth
- 2 fat strips orange rind
- 1 quart beef stock
- 1 medium-large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
- A little freshly grated nutmeg
- About 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- About 2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
- Warm crusty bread and butter, to pass at table
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