1 lg. chopped Onion 2 lbs. cut in chunks Lean Beef 1/4 tsp. Pepper 4 tblsp. Flour 3 slices cut in small pieces Bacon 1 pinch Thyme 4 cut up coarsely Carrots 2 stalks cut up coarsely of Celery 4 lg. peeled & cut in 4 pieces each Potatoes 2 cloves minced Garlic 28 oz. can Tomato sauce 1 cup Beef broth 1 cup dry Red Wine 1 (optional) Bay Leaf 10 sliced Mushrooms
Directions
1) In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon until light brown. Combine the flour and pepper in bowl, dip the meat in the flour mixture to coat completely.
2) Brown in bacon fat, turning often. Add a little vegetable oil if needed. Add onion and garlic and brown them a little.
3) Add tomato sauce, broth, wine, bay leaf, and thyme. Cover and cook slowly for about 1 1/2 hours.
4) Add carrots, celery, then potatoes and mushrooms. Cook, covered, another 1/2 hour, or until vegetables are tender.