8 slices bacon, diced
3 lb. round steak, cut in strips
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 lg. garlic cloves, crushed
Salt and pepper
2 cans beef consomme
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 c. red wine
4 lg. potatoes, sliced
8 oz. can pearl onions, drained
3/4 lb. carrots, sliced
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
6 tbsp. flour
1 c. water

Fry bacon, remove bacon from pan. Brown beef in drippings (or olive oil). Add onion, garlic, and bacon. Cook until onion is tender. Add broth, bay leaves, thyme, and wine. Cook until beef is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Add pearl onions, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Thicken with some of flour and water mixture to desired consistency.