Boeuf Bourguignonne
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beef
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      strips        bacon -- cut in 1/2" pieces
   3      pounds        beef rump or chuck -- cut 1.5" cubes
   1      medium        carrot -- sliced
   1      small         onion -- sliced
                        salt & pepper to taste
   3      tablespoons   flour
   1      can           condensed beef broth -- (10oz)
   1      tablespoon    tomato paste
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
     3/4  teaspoon      whole thyme
   1                    bay leaf
     1/2  pound         tiny white onions
   1      pound         fresh mushrooms -- sliced
   2      tablespoons   butter
     1/2  cup           red or burgundy wine
                        ***THICKENER***
   3      tablespoons   flour
   3      tablespoons   melted butter or margarine
 

Preparation:

Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove and drain. Add beef cubes and brown well. Place browned beef in 3 1/2-quart crockpot. Brown carrot and onion. Season with salt and pepper; stir in flour. Add broth, mix well and add to crockpot. Add cooked bacon, tomato paste, garlic, thyme, bay leaf and onions. Cover and cook on Low 8-10 hours. 1 hour before serving: Saute mushrooms in butter and add, with wine, to crockpot. Thicken gravy with flour combined with melted butter or margarine. Stir into stew and cook on High until thickened.