Rich Beef Stew - A Black Girl's Guide To Weight Loss

Ingredients

• 6.4K slices bacon
• 3 lbs. beef roast, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 TB. flour
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
• 1-2 TB. vegetable oil (optional-as needed)
• 1 red onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 Cups baby carrots or sliced carrots
• 1 Cup red wine
• 1 Cup beef broth
• 1 28 oz. container crushed tomatoes
• 5 oz. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms
• 1 Cup dried tomatoes