Beef Stew – Chef François Classic Seasoning

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean stew beef
• ¼ lb bacon, cut in ½” slices
• 1 Tbsp Chef François Classic Seasoning
• ¼ cup red wine
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
• 2 cups brown sauce or demi-glace
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, whole
• 3 white onions, peeled and cut into ¾” pieces
• 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into ¾” pieces
• 4 celery stalks, cut into ¾” pieces
• ½ leek stalk, cut into ¾” pieces
• 1 large parsnip, peeled and cut into ¾” pieces
• ½ small turnip, peeled and cut into ¾” pieces
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cloves, whole
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾” pieces