Beef Bourguignon I

Name: Beef Bourguignon I
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 cups Burgundy wine; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 10 whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 sprig fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; 2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast; 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 0.25 pound bacon, cubed; 2 onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth; salt and pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced