Beef Bourguignon (slow cooker)

Cook time: 9 hours 

INGREDIENTS

• 5 slices bacon, finely chopped

• 3 lbs, boneless beef chuck, cut to 1 inch cubes

• 1 cup red cooking wine

• 2 cups chicken broth

• ½ cup tomato sauce

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• ¼ cup flour

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 

• 2 Tablespoons thyme, finely chopped

• 5 Medium Carrots, sliced

• 1 pound baby potatoes (I used tricolor)

• 8 ounce fresh mushrooms, sliced

• fresh chopped parsley for garnish