2 tablespoons olive oil, I used chili infused
6 slices thin bacon
2 1/2-3 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
12 baby carrots
2 red onions, sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup brandy
2 cups good quality burgundy wine
4 cups homemade beef stock
1 teaspoon sriracha seasoning
to taste sait and pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided us
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon dryed thyme
1 pound frozen pearl onions
1 pound small button mushrooms
Garnish
chopped parsley and sliced green onions
hot sauce to taste, such a as Frank's red hot