Serves: 6
Prep.Time: 45 minutes
1 1/2 pounds Beef Stewing Meat -- cut in 1/2" cubes
1/4 pound Bacon -- cut in 1/2" cubes
1 medium Onion -- chopped
2 cloves Garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons Butter
6 tablespoons Flour
2 large Potatoes, peeled -- cubed
2 large Carrots -- thinly sliced
1 Red Bell Pepper -- chopped
1 can Tomatoes (16-oz.) with juice
2 quarts Beef Broth
2 tablespoons Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 cup Dry red wine
2 tablespoons Red Wine vinegar
Lightly salt the meat; cook with bacon, onion and garlic in butter in a large Dutch oven until brown. Place mixture in a slow-cooker and sprinkle with flour. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook on low all day. Thicken slightly if desired.