Burgundy Beef Stew

A very good crock-pot recipe. A fall and winter favorite with my family.

In a large skilled melt the butter or heat the oil and brown beef.

Add onion , garlic , carrots and stir for a few minutes.

Pour into a crockpot and add remaining ingredients except flour and water.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Drain juices into a large saucepan , mix flour and water to make a med paste and whisk in to juices over med-high heat to make a medium gravy.

Add to stew , stir and serve.

Serve with a salad and french bread and of course the remaining wine !.

beef chuck, butter, onions, garlic, carrots, small mushroom, bay leaf, salt, pepper, thyme, tomato paste, dry red wine, fresh parsley, flour, water