Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 1/2 lb. boneless beef (chuck or round), cut in 1-inch cubes
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (8 oz. each) cans tomato sauce with onions
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 2 to 3 tsp. grated orange peel (if desired)
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. thyme
  • 8 carrots, sliced diagonally
  • 4 medium potatoes, quartered

Method

  • In a 3-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; remove, drain and reserve.
  • Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper.
  • Brown beef with garlic in bacon drippings; stir in tomato sauce, onions, water, wine, orange peel, oregano, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Add carrots and potatoes; simmer, covered, 30 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
  • Uncover and simmer 15 minutes more until slightly thickened.
  • To serve, garnish with reserved bacon.
  • Makes 8 to 10 servings.