BEEF STEW ALA SCOTT GRUHN

Beef Stew ala Scott Gruhn image

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 strips bacon
2 pounds beef stew meat
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups carrots, baby
1 onion, medium
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
12 ounces beer, Guiness
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon thyme, dried
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

Dice bacon, cook in large skillet over medium heat til crisp. Drain on paper towels.Discard drippings.
Sprinkle beef with pepper and salt, brown in batches with oil in skillet. Drain
Transfer beef to 5 quart slow-cooker, add next five ingredients. In small bowl combine beer, sauces and thyme and pour over beef mixture.
Cover, cook on low 5 1/2 - 6 hours til meat and vegetables are tender.
Combine flour & water til smooth. Stir gradually into cooker. Cover, cook on high for 30 minutes til thickened. Discard bay leaf.