"An easy beef recipe with stew beef, a little bacon, and beer...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 strips bacon, diced
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2 pounds lean stew beef, chuck or round, cut in 1-inch pieces
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1 cup whole small boiling onions, peeled, or use frozen thawed
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8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
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2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
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3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
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2 teaspoons beef base or beef flavor granules
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2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet or Gravy Master (browning sauce, usually located in the gravy section of supermarkets)
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1/2 cup beer