Savory Beef And Vegetable Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 lb. beef (for stew), cut into 1-inch pieces
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, sliced
2 3/4 c. water
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 beef bouillon cube
1 c. sliced carrots (1/2-inch thick)
1/4 c. rice
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge beef.
Cook bacon in Dutch oven until crisp.
Drain on absorbent paper and reserve. Brown sliced onion in drippings, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon to small bowl and reserve.