Beef and Mushroom Stew

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 slices bacon, finely chopped

1 onion, peeled and chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, peeled and sliced into thick coins

1 stalk celery, thickly sliced

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 bay leaf

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper(you can use less, if you wish)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 lbs stewing beef, in large cubes

1/2 cup red wine

2 cups chicken stock

1 1/2 cups peeled white pearl onions

1/2 lb button mushroom, cleaned and left whole

1 cup sour cream(lowfat is fine)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley

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