Title :: Beef Stew
Author :: Mrs Liz
Category :: Soups/Stews/Chili (hot & cold)
Ingredients ::
  • 3 slices of bacon, cut in small pieces
  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Lbs. boneless beef round, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 can condensed beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • pinch leaf thyme
  • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 2 potatoes, pared and cut in 4 pieces
  • 6 to 8 fresh mushrooms, sliced
Description ::
Makes: 4 servings

Cook bacon until crisp in a kettle or Dutch oven; drain on paper toweling; reserve.

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag; shake beef in flour mixture to coat completely. Brown in bacon fat, turning often. (add a little vegetable oil if needed.) Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce, broth, wine, bay leaf and thyme. Cover; lower heat; simmer 1-1/2 hours.

Add carrots, celery, potatoes and mushrooms. Uncover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender.

Sprinkle with reserved bacon before serving.

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