Hearty beef stew

• 1 1/2 lb stew beef
• 4 slices turkey bacon, sliced into 1/2 in. slices (Applegate brand)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled & cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
• 1 c. Mushrooms (cut into 1/2 in. chunks)
• 4 celery stalks (1/2 in. chunks)
• 1 onion (1/2 in. chunks)
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp powder sage
• 2 tsp marjoram leaves
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 6 c. Beef broth
• 1 tsp corn starch
• 2 tsp flour

1. Sautee beef, turkey bacon, and onion in a large pot for 3 Minutes
2. Add all of the vegetables and stir fry for 3 Minutes or until lightly brown
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, except corn starch and flour.
4. Cook at medium heat with lid on until boil.
5. Turn down the heat to medium-low (4), cook for 1 hr.
6. With lid on.
7. The longer you cook, more tender the meat & veggies.
8. Mix corn starch and flour with 2 tbl of water, slowly stir into the soup.
9. Let the soup stew for another 5-10 Minutes, ensure the meat and vegetables are soft.
10. Serve on its own or with rice or pasta.
11. Enjoy!!
12. !

stew beef, turkey bacon, carrots, mushrooms, celery stalks, onion, bay leaves, sage, marjoram, red pepper, beef broth, corn starch, flour

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/495201-hearty-beef-stew (may not work)