Boeuf Bourguignonne

Course :	Beef
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

6	strips	bacon -- cut in 1/2 inch pieces
3	pounds	beef rump or chuck -- cut 1.5 inch cubes
1	medium	carrot -- sliced
1	small	onion -- sliced
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper to taste
3	tablespoons	flour
1	can	condensed beef broth -- (10oz)
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
2	cloves	garlic
3/4	teaspoon	whole thyme
1	piece	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.