Beef Bourguignon

Name: Beef Bourguignon
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 8 ounces bacon diced; 1 yellow onion diced; 6 carrots diced; 4 celery stalks diced; 1 pound cremini or button mushroom sliced; 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced; 1/2 cup cognac; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 cups dry red wine such as Pinot Noir; 2 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; Chopped fresh Italian parsley for garnish