Burt Reynold's Stew

Directions

Cook bacon until crisp reserve bacon fat, in heavy pot and drain bacon on paper towel.

Combine flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag shake beef in flour mixture to coat completely.

Brown beef in bacon fat, turning often. May add veg. oil if needed.

Add onion and garlic cook and brown about 3 minutes.

Add tomato sauce, broth, wine, bay leaf, and thyme.

Cover; on low heat simmer 1½ hours.

Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms.

Uncover and cook until meat and vegetables are tender.

Sprinkle with rest of bacon.

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