Beef Bourguignon BC

Name: Beef Bourguignon - BC
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 8 ounces dry cured center cut applewood smoked bacon; 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound carrots; 2 yellow onions; 2 teaspoons garlic; 1/2 cup cognac; 1 bottle dry red wine; 1 can beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 pound frozen whole onions; 1 pound fresh mushrooms; For serving:; Country bread or sour dough; 1/2 cup fresh parsley