Hearty Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lbs. boneless beef chuck
• 4 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
• 2 Tbs. canola oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, cut into chunks
• 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 6 Tbs. all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef stock or broth
• 2 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
• 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/4 lbs. red-skinned potatoes