Crockpot Beef Burgundy Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on December 9, 2008

1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 slices bacon (thick-cut is possible), diced
12 small white onions
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt

Combine first seven ingredients, mix well, add beef.

Marinate at least 3 hours (overnight if refrigerated).

Drain meat, reserving marinade.

In skillet, saute bacon and remove. Brown meat in bacon fat.

Combine beef, bacon, vegetables, and seasonings in crockpot.

Pour over enough marinade to cover.

Cook on low 8-10 hours.

Barbecue Beef Stew Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on November 18, 2008

2 pounds stew meat
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, sliced
1 large clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups beef stock
1 can (8 ounces) tomatoes
1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Saute onion, pepper, and garlic in oil.

Add salt, pepper, beef stock, tomatoes, mushrooms, and barbecue sauce.

Cook in slow cooker/Crock Pot on low heat 8-10 hours.

Mix cornstarch, cold water, and thicken before serving.

Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.