Winter Beef Simmer

• 1 c. chopped onion
• 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 lb. chuck roast, cubed
• 4 medium red potatoes, halved
• 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, halved
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, halved
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 c. apple juice
• 1/2 c. beef broth
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. fresh chopped garlic
• 2 bay leaves

1. Heat oven to 325u0b0.
2. In Dutch oven combine chopped onions, bacon and roast.
3. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until meats are browned (8 to 10 minutes).
4. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
5. Cover.
6. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
7. Uncover.
8. Continue baking, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours.

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

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1014849 (may not work)