- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp.
- Place bacon in slow cooker.
- Season beef with salt and pepper; add to skillet and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer beef to slow cooker.
- Add cooking wine to skillet scraping down the brown bits on the sides.
- Allow to simmer and reduce; add chicken broth, tomato sauce, and shoyu.
- Gradually whisk in flour.
- Add sauce to slow cooker.
- Add garlic, thyme, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms to slow cooker.
- Stir and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or HIGH for 6-9 hours or until beef is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parley and serve with mashed potatoes.
Makes 6 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
550 calories, 22 g fat, 8 g saturated fat, 165 mg cholesterol, 1450 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 58 g protein