Beef Stew With Bacon And Butternut Squash

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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