BEEF IN RED WINE

4 Rashers Bacon - Lean and Chopped
500mls Red Wine
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Flour
2 Cloves Garlic - Crushed
2 Bay leaves
80gms Mushrooms - Finely Sliced
12 Button Mushrooms
1 Large Onion - Chopped
750gms Braised Beef Steak - Diced
1 Tsp Dried Mixed Herbs

Heat 1 Tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Fry the beef in the oil until golden brown, then remove and place in casserole dish. Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, adding to the fat from the fried beef. Fry the chopped onion until clear, then add to the casserole dish. Now fry the bacon, onions and button mushrooms, adding more oil if required, until very lightly browned. Add to casserole dish. Remove pan from heat and add flour to remaining oil, stirring rapidly to form a smooth mixture. Add the wine slowly, continuing the stirring. When finished add to the casserole. Add crushed garlic and herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Place in preheated oven at 180 degrees C and leave for 21/2 hours. Serve with Garlic Roast Potatoes and Vegetables.