Crock Pot Beef Bourguinon

Brown bacon in a large skillet until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and stew meat in a gallon-size plastic bag and shake until coated. Brown meat in the bacon grease, adding more oil if necessary (you may have to do this in 2 batches).

Place vegetables, stew meat, and bacon into a 6-quart slow cooker. Over the top, pour diced tomatoes, beef broth, and wine. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients.

Cook on low for 8 hours. Take bay leaves out before serving. Serves 10.

Nutrition: 427 cal, 23g fat, 9g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 81mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 25g carbs, 4g fiber, 3g sugar, 27g protein, 89% vit. A, 56% vit. C, 6% calcium, 21% iron.