Sweet Merlot Beef Stew | Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 4 slices rendered bacon
• 2 lbs cut into 2" pieces chuck roast
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons Flour
• 1/4 cup Paula Deen Merlot Steak Sauce
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 lb pearl onions
• 1/2 lb chopped button mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley