Viking Stew

Ingredients

• salt and pepper
• 2 lb. lean chuck, cut in 1-inch pieces (use moose or caribou if available)
• 1/3 c. flour
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 onion, cut in fourths
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 oz. tomato sauce
• 2 c. dry Burgundy wine
• 1 c. beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. thyme
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 large potatoes, cubed
• 1 c. fresh mushrooms
• 1 c. fresh broccoli
• 1 c. sliced zucchini or green beans
• 1 green pepper, cut in strips
• 2 tsp. basil