Slow Cooker Turkey Bacon Beef Bourguignon

I- Ingredients for 6 servings

• 5 slices Turkey bacon, finely chopped.
• 3 lbs. boneless beef chuck, cut to 1 inch cubes
• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp thyme, finely chopped
• 5 Medium Carrots, sliced
• 1 pound baby potatoes
• 8 ounce fresh mushrooms, sliced
• Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

II- Directions

1. In a large skillet cook turkey bacon over medium high heat until crisp.
2. Put turkey bacon in slow cooker.
3. Salt and pepper the beef and add to the skillet and sear on each side for 2-3 minutes.
4. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
5. Add the red cranberry juice to the skillet scraping down the brown bits on the side.
6. Allow it to simmer and reduce and slowly add chicken broth, and tomato sauce, and soy sauce.
7. Slowly whisk in the flour.
8. Add the sauce to the slow cooker.
9. Add garlic, thyme, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms to the slow cooker.
10. Give it a good stir and cook on low until beef is tender for 8-10 hours or high for 6-8.
11. Garnish with fresh parley and serve with mashed potatoes if desired.

III- Nutrition facts per 1/6th of recipe

• 270 Calories;
• Fat: 12g;
• Saturated fat: 3.5g;
• Cholesterol: 15mg;
• Carbs: 30g;
• Fiber: 5g;
• Sugar: 7g;
• Protein: 10g.