SLOW COOKER BOEUF BOURGUIGNON

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I'd wanted to make beef Burgundy ever since I got one of Julia Child's cookbooks, but I wanted to find a way to fix it in a slow cooker. My version of the popular beef stew is still rich, hearty and delicious, but without the need to watch on the stovetop or in the oven. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

3 pounds beef stew meat
1-3/4 cups dry red wine
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, chopped
1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
24 pearl onions, peeled (about 2 cups)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked whole wheat egg noodles, optional

Steps:

Place beef in a large resealable bowl; add wine, oil and seasonings. Turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in pan., Add mushrooms and onions to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Drain beef, reserving marinade; transfer beef to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle beef with flour and salt; toss to coat. Top with bacon and mushroom mixture. Add reserved marinade., Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. Remove bay leaf. If desired, serve stew with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges