Beef and Bacon Stew

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 lb beef stew meat
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, halved lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 cup apple juice or beer

Details

Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until brown but not crisp. Add beef stew meat and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.

2 Into 1 1/2-quart slow cooker, spoon mixture; stir in carrots. In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; gently stir into mixture in slow cooker. 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.

Serve this rich beef stew with mashed potatoes to soak up every last drop of the delicious juices!

1 Serving: Calories 460