Beef Bourguignon

My shiny, new crockpot! Just the base model...that's all I need...something to slow cook my meal!


Beef Chuck stew meat. Put in a gallon ziploc bag with 1/2 cup flour to coat:


Fry 5 or 6 strips of bacon in a large skillet:


After bacon is crisp, use same skillet and bacon fat to sear beef in:


Tomato paste, Red wine and beef broth:


Everything goes in the pot. (ingredient list and recipe follow):


And we have been hovering over the pot all day long, waiting for the dinner hour:


Finally the cover comes off:


Fresh bread from the oven to accompany:


Our meal:


Look at that broth:


And we are satisfied...but Wynne can't get enough!



Beef Bourguignon

1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
6 strips cooked bacon
1 1/4 cups beef broth
2 cups red or Burgundy wine
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

~Fry bacon in large skillet.
~Coat beef in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Sear beef in same skillet bacon was cooked in.
~Place meat in slow cooker and add remaining ingredients.
~Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until meat is tender.

Serves 6-8