Hearty Beef Stew

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
• 8 red potatoes, cut in half
• 3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 onions, cut in half
• 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, cut in half
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 cup apple juice
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves

1. In Dutch oven, place onions, bacon, and beef.
2. Cook over medium-high heat until beef and bacon are browned.
3. Stir in all remaining ingredients, cover, and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
4. Uncover and continue to bake for 2-2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork tender.

onion, bacon, boneless beef chuck roast, red potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms, fresh parsley, apple juice, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, fresh ground black pepper, thyme, garlic, bay leaves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hearty-beef-stew-85100 (may not work)