French Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Fry the bacon in a skillet until it is brown; remove it and set aside.
2. 2
   Drain off the excess fat, leaving enough to brown the meat in.
3. 3
   Cook the beef until it is dark brown.
4. 4
   Place the meat and bacon in a casserole.
5. 5
   Add the next 3 ingredients and enough wine to cover.
6. 6
   Bake, covered, at 300° for 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Brown the onions and mushrooms in a little bacon grease.
8. 8
   Add them to the meat.
9. 9
   Bake, covered, for 30 minutes longer.
10. 10
    Add more wine if needed.
11. 11
    Serve with rice.