Beef in Beer

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 cup chopped onion
6 bacon slices, diced

3 tablespoons all- purpose flour
2 lbs. beef stew meat
2 tablespoons cooking oil

1 can or bottle of beer
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme

French bread slices
Dijon mustard

Heat first amount of cooking oil in large frying pan. Add onion and bacon and cook about 5-10 minutes until onion is softened. Transfer with slotted spoon to slow cooker.

Measure flour into large resealable freezer bag. Add beef. Seal bag and toss until coated. Heat second amount of cooking oil in same frying pan. Add beef in two batches. Cook for about 5-10 minutes, per batch, stirring occasionally until browned.

Combine next 4 ingredients in a 2 cup liquid measure. Slowly add to beef, stirring constantly and scraping any brown bits from bottom of the pan, until boiling. Add to onion mixture. Stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or on high for 4 to 4 1/2 hours.

Place 1 bread slice on a plate. Spread 1 tsp. of mustard on each bread slice. Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture on top of each slice.

Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and a salad for a well balanced meal.