Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (about 1.1 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 bacon slices, diced
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can beef broth
• 3 cups baby carrots (about 3/4 pound)
• 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 1/2 pound)
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 6 shallots, halved (about 1/2 pound)
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 7 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles (about 5 cups uncooked pasta)
• Thyme leaves (optional)