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Bring wine to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Flame off the alcohol. Cool completely.
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Marinate beef, carrot slices, and onion slices in the cooled wine for 24 hours.
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Drain the solids from the marinade, reserving the wine. Separate the meat from the vegetables.
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Heat some oil in a saucepan over high heat. Brown the meat in small batches, adding more oil as necessary. After all the meat is browned, brown the reserved vegetables in oil for about 4 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Drain any fat from the saucepan and return the meat, vegetables, and wine to it. Bring to a boil. Skim any scum that forms. Add bouquet garni and garlic, season with salt and pepper, cover, and place in the oven. Cook for about 2-1/2 hours until the meat is tender.
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About 30 minutes before the meat is done, place the bacon in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain well. Placebacon in a frying pan over low heat and cook until it starts to brown. Drain on absorbent paper. Keep warm.
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Cook the mushrooms in a frying pan over medium heat with a little water until tender. Salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
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Place the pearl onions in a small saucepan with the butter and sugar over high heat. Cover the onions and bring to a boil. When the onions are tender and the water has evaporated, caramelize the onions a small amount. Add the vinegar and cook until it has evaporated fully. Keep warm.
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When the meat is cooked, separate it from the sauce and vegetables. Purée the sauce and vegetables with a hand blender. Return the meat to the sauce and keep warm.
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Divide the meat and sauce on the serving plates. Sprinkle the cooked bacon and mushrooms over the meat. Serve the onions on the side.