Recipe Name Provencal Beef Stew Submitted by PJ Recipe Description deliciously rich, fruity stew makes a perfect winter stew Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 45 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 105

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/8 thick slice, packed 12/lb bacon, diced 2 pounds stew meat, lean 1 large Onion, chopped 2 slices Carrots 1 cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes chopped 2 teaspoons Tomato canned, puree 2 cloves garlic minced 8 fliud ounces red wine 2/3 cup (8 fl oz) beef broth, bouillon (consomme) condensed Steps Sequence Step 1 heat oil in large pan then add bacon and cook over med heat. Using a slotted spoon transfer bacon in the crockpot and switch cooker to high. working in batches ass the beef to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes turning to color all sides. transfer beef to the crockpot. pour the wine and stock over the beef and add the onion. stir in carrots and cook for another 5 minutes. stir in tomatoes, tomato puree and garlic and then transfer to crockpot. cover with the lid and switch cooker to low. Cook for 5-7 hours.