1 tbsp. oil
2 1/2 lb. beef round steak, cubed
1 cup red wine or beef broth
3 bacon slices, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/2 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 (8 oz.) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook beef in oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Combine beef, wine, or broth and bacon in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours.

Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cover and cook for one more hour on HIGH setting.

Serves 4 to 6.

Submitted by: Judy Brannock