Winter Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices thick bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 lb. lean beef (sirloin tip or round), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 to 2 cans beer
2 c. beef bouillon
2 Tbsp. ground cumin
2 Tbsp. dried, crushed mint or 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh
2 to 3 medium unpeeled potatoes
2 to 3 carrots
2 to 3 stalks celery
4 to 5 small onions, turnips or rutabagas

Preparation

In a large, heavy pot saute bacon and drain grease.
Add garlic and beef and brown.
Add bouillon, beer, onion, mint, cumin and pepper; bring to a boil, then simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours until meat is done (remove the onion).
Thicken with flour and water.