BEEF BOURGUIGNON

  • 1/2 Lb.  Bacon, diced
  • 2 Lbs. Beef Chuck, cut into big cubes
  • 8 Shallots, peeled and left whole
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. Herbs de Provence
  • 1 Lb. Mushrooms, stems recmoved and sliced
  • 1 Lb. Carrots, sliced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Red Wine
  • 1 Cup Beef Stock
  • 1/2 Cup Cognac
Saute the bacon over medium high until just crisp, about 3-5 minutes

Remove the bacon and brown the meat in batches in the bacon grease, allowing the meat to brown well.

If the bacon grease is smoking, turn the heat down to medium.

Place the beef, bacon and all other ingredients into the slow cooker and cook for about 6-8 hours.

Season before serving.

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