#3) European Hunter's Stew

1 1/4 lbs. stew beef, cut into pieces
2 T. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
4 slices bacon, cut into pieces
1 onion, sliced
2 3/4 cups water
1 T. red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 cup rice
1 green pepper, cut into pieces

Dredge the beef in the combined flour, salt and pepper. In a large kettle,cook the bacon until crisp; drain and reserve. Brown the onion in the bacon drippings. Remove and reserve. Brown the beef in the remaining drippings. Then add the water, vinegar, garlic and bouillon.

Cover and cook 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Add the carrots and cook, covered, 30 minutes. Stir in rice, cover and cook 10 minutes. Add the reserved onion and the green pepper; cover and cook 10 minutes. Stir in the bacon and serve. Serves 4.

The cooking time for this recipe is about 3 hours, but it makes a very hearty meal.

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