INGREDIENTS
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6 slices bacon (about 4 ounces/125g)
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1/4 cup (50 mL) whole wheat flour
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1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt
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1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns
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1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) cayenne pepper
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2 pounds (1 kg) trimmed stew beef, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks
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2 onions, finely chopped
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2 stalks celery, diced
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) freshly grated nutmeg
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Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
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1 1/2 cups (375 mL) wheat, spelt, farro, or Kamut® berries, rinsed and drained
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1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine
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1 can (5 1/2 ounces/156 mL) tomato paste
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2 cups (500 mL) reduced-sodium beef stock