Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon
 
 4 pounds of lean beef, cubed
 1 cup of red wine
 1/3 cup of oil
 1 teaspoon of thyme
 1 teaspoon of black pepper
 8 slices bacon, diced
 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 1 onion, diced
 1 pound of mushrooms, sliced
 1/3 cup of flour

Marinate beef in wine, oil, thyme and pepper 4 hrs at room temp. or overnight in the fridge. In large pan, cook bacon until soft. Add garlic and onion sautéing until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly wilted. Drain beef reserving liquid. Place beef in slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over the beef stirring until well coated. Add mushroom mixture on top. Pour reserved marinade over all. Cook on LOW 8−9 hrs.