In a heavy skillet cook 4 ounces of bacon until done. Add two pounds of beef into the hot fat and cook until dark brown. Transfer meat to casserole. (Some chefs will heat two tablespoons of brandy, pour over meat and flame). Stir in 1 table spoon of flower, 1 teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Add 1.5 cups of dry red wine (Burgundy) Add 1 tablespoon of butter to skillet, heat, and brown onions in it. To meat in casserole, add sauté onions, carrots, garlic and bullion water to cover meat. Place in Crock Pot and cook at low heat for 8 hours or until meat is very tender. (Oven cooking at 350 degrees for three hours). About thirty minutes before serving add mushrooms. Serve over butter noodles. Makes 4 to 6 servings. This Dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. It should be reheated slowly.
