Crockpot Beef Bourguignon

3 T. flour
salt and pepper
3 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1" strips
3 large carrots, peeled and sliced, I use unpeeled baby carrots
1 medium onion, sliced
6 strips cooked bacon, chopped into 1" pieces
2 c. red cooking wine
1 T. tomato paste
3 sprigs thyme, stemmed, I used 1/2 t. ground thyme
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 large potatoes, cut into 1" pieces, I used Dutch potatoes, cut in half

Coat meat in flour. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Sear meat in skillet. Place meat in bottom of lined crockpot. Add other ingredients. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high for 4, until meat is tender.

This recipe reminds me of my mom's Italian beef stew. (Also found on this blog.)