Hearty Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup onion, chopped
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2 1/2 inch pieces
8 red potatoes, cut in half
3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 onions, cut in half
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, cut in half
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup apple juice
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 bay leaves

Preparation

In Dutch oven, place onions, bacon, and beef.
Cook over medium-high heat until beef and bacon are browned.
Stir in all remaining ingredients, cover, and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
Uncover and continue to bake for 2-2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is fork tender.