6 slices of bacon
4 pounds of lean sirloin or round steak cut into 1/4 x 4 inch pieces
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 pounds of fresh mushrooms, sliced or a large can of sliced mushrooms
2 bay leaves, crushed
2 tablespoon of chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of thyme
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 cup of butter
1/4 cup of plus 1 tablespoon of flour
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans of beef consomm�
1/2 cup of burgundy wine
Recipe
Cut bacon into small pieces, fry in Dutch oven.
Remove from pan, saut� meat in pan drippings.
Add garlic and mushrooms, season with bay leaves, parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.
Add bacon and remove from heat.
In another pan make a roux of butter and flour.
Cook stirring constantly until butter turns a light tan.
Add the consomm� and wine.
Stir and cook until slightly thickened.
Add to beef mixture.
Cover, simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until beef is tender.
Serve with cooked noodles or rice, if desired.
YIELD: 8 to 10 Servings