Autumn Beef Simmer

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 lbs chuck roast
• 8 mini red potatoes, halved
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 cup white pearl onion, peeled
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup apple juice
• 10 1/2 ounces beef broth
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 bay leaves