Slow-Cooker Beef Bourguignon Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef stew meat
• 1-3/4 cups dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 bacon strips, chopped
• 1 pound whole fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 2 cups pearl onions, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Hot cooked whole wheat egg noodles, optional