Boeuf Bourguignon

Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 30–40 minutes

Ingredients

 * 3-4 pounds beef stewing meat
 * Six slices bacon (chopped or pork lardons)
 * Olive Oil
 * 1 carrot sliced
 * 2 cups onions sliced
 * 3 cups red wine
 * 2 cups beef broth
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 tsp thyme
 * 1 large tomato (peeled)
 * 8 oz mushrooms quartered
 * 1 tablespoon tomato paste
 * 3 cloves garlic

Method

 * 1) Brown beef in pork fat or bacon drippings. Drain fat but save the browned Bacon or Lardons.
 * 2) Add enough Olive oil to sauté carrot, onions, mushrooms and garlic for 4 minutes and add tomato (chopped) and paste.
 * 3) Cook for two minutes and add liquids, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Bring to boil and add crisp bacon.
 * 4) Cover and simmer on top of stove or in 325 degree oven for 30–40 minutes.
 * 5) Add Beurre manie to thicken sauce (optional) and serve over noodles or steamed new potatoes.