Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat oil in a large ovenproof pot on high. Season beef with salt and pepper (if desired) and toss with flour. Add beef and flour to pot and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion, mushrooms and thyme to pot; continue to cook until vegetables have softened and beef has browned, 3–5 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in broth, wine, carrots, celery and tomatoes. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise until meat is tender and broth has thickened, 3–4 hours. Stir in parsley and top with crumbled bacon. Serve with cauliflower mash.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat oil in a large ovenproof pot on high. Season beef with salt and pepper (if desired) and toss with flour. Add beef and flour to pot and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add onion, mushrooms and thyme to pot; continue to cook until vegetables have softened and beef has browned, 3–5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.Remove from heat and stir in broth, wine, carrots, celery and tomatoes. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise until meat is tender and broth has thickened, 3–4 hours.Stir in parsley and top with crumbled bacon. Serve with cauliflower mash.