Provencal Beef Stew August 17, 2009

Ingredients

• 1 lb Baby carrots
• 1/4 ts Pepper
• 1/2 ts Salt
• 1 ts Dried thyme leaves
• 14 1/2 oz Can diced peeled tomatoes with juice
• 18 oz Jar brown gravy
• 4 slices Bacon, cut in 1" pieces
• 1 1/4 lb Beef stew meat
• 8 oz Pkg fresh whole mushrooms
• 2 sm Onions; cut in eighths
• 8 New red potatoes; quarter

Instructions

1. In medium skillet over med-high heat, cook beef and bacon until beef is browned; drain. In 3-1/2 to 4 qt. crockpot combine gravy, tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Add beef, bacon and remaining ingredients; stir gently to combine. Cover; cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or until meat and veggies are tender.