Beef with caramel

3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 slices thick-cut bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces kosher salt & freshly ground black[...]

4 -5 lbs first-cut beef brisket salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups chopped onions 1/2 cup carrot , chopped small 2 garlic[...]

    (sung to the Christmas Carol) 12 x stems of parsley 11 x black peppercorns 10 x onions , quartered 9 x carrots , chunky 8 c. of red wine 7 c. of beef[...]