SLOW COOKER BEEF BOURGUIGNON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and ground black pepper.
• Coat the beef cubes with this mixture.
• Melt the butter in cast iron pot over medium high heat. (Or if not worried about fat fry 3 bacon slices till browned remove and use the fat in place or with the butter).
• Add the meat and brown well on all sides.
• Add the onion, carrots, mushrooms, red pepper, and garlic to it.
• Saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is tender.
• Add the wine, bay leaf, parsley, and thyme.
• Transfer the ingredients from the skillet to the crock pot.
• Stir once and then cover with crock pot lid.
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• Garnish with parsley and crumbled bacon.
• Serve with crusty French bread and enjoy!