BEEF STEW WITH MUSHROOMS, CARROTS AND BACON

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5-7 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Pour the drippings into a small heatproof bowl, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
• Set the pan drippings and bacon aside.
• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper.
• Add the beef chunks and shake to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
• Return the frying pan to med-high heat.
• Add half of the beef chunks and cook, turning once, until well browned, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Transfer the beer to a slow cooker.
• Repeat with the remaining beef chunks, adding the reserved drippings if needed.
• Scatter the mushrooms, carrots, onions, and garlic over the beef.
• Return the pan to med-high heat and add the wine, broth, and tomato paste.
• Mix well, bring to a boil, and stir to scrape up any browned bits on the pan bottom.
• Pour the contents of the pan over the vegetables and beef.
• Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4-5 hours or the LOW setting for 8-9 hours.
• The beef should be very tender.
• Stir in the reserved bacon and the rosemary.
• Cook, uncovered on HIGH for 10 minutes to thick the sauce slightly.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve in shallow bowls.