Daube a la Provencale

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2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 3-inch pieces

2 cups red wine

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 carrots, roughly chopped

2 onions, sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 strips bacon, cut into lardons

4 stems fresh rosemary

4 sprigs fresh thyme

3 cloves garlic, smashed

2 bay leaves 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Macaronade, recipe follows, for serving

Macaronade:

2 tablespoons butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for greasing

8 ounces macaroni

Kosher salt

1/2 cup shredded Swiss or gruyere cheese

1/2 cup sauce from Daube a la Provencale

1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Freshly ground black pepper