hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. remove to a plate and set aside.
toss the carrots, onions, salt and pepper in the pan and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the carrots are lightly brown.
add brandy cook 1 minute.
put the meat and bacon back into the pot with the liquids.
add tomato paste and thyme.
bring to a simmer, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place in the oven at 350 degrees for about 1 1/4 hours or until the meat and vegetables are very tender when pierced with a fork.
combine 2 tablespoons of butter and flour with a fork and 