Warm Up Beef Stew

In large ditch oven cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp, using a slotted spoon transfer to plate lined with paper towel

Season beef with salt and pepper and add to pot with bacon grease. Cook until browned on all sides transfer to another plate

Reduce heat add potatoes carrots and onions, cook until onions are cooked add tomato paste and butter stir one minute

Return beef to pan, sprinkle in flour and stir in well

Add beef stock, wine, balsamic vinegar, and tyme

Bring to a boil then reduce temp to medium low cover and simmer 1 1/2 hrs until meat and veggies are tender

Add chicken broth when stew gets to thick until your desired liking and meat is fully tender

Salt and pepper to taste and stir in bacon
Great served over cooked white rice with warm bread