FRENCH BEEF STEW 
2 1/2 lbs. cubed chuck roast
6 slices bacon
1 can beef broth
1/2 c. red wine
2 cloves garlic
Bay leaves
Cubed carrots, potatoes, mushrooms
1 1/2 c. water

Brown bacon in skillet. Add beef dipped in flour and brown; set aside. Combine broth, wine, water and garlic. Put meat in roaster and pour mixture over it. Add bay leaves, cover and cook at 350 degrees for one hour. Precook carrots and potatoes in microwave and add to roast with mushrooms. Cook another hour at 350 degrees. Serves 6.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

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French Beef Stew
 #33479
 James Morgan (Oklahoma) says:
I have made this recipe several times and I have found that cooking the bacon separately allows the stew to cook (and later cool) without the bacon grease, which I find makes it more healthy and easier to reheat for leftovers the next day.

Just a tip!

 

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