Turn the slow cooker to the High setting to heat up. Add the beef to the slow cooker with the shallots, halved garlic cloves, bacon, carrot and thyme sprigs. Mash together the flour, tomato purée ...
After browning the meat, this beef ... the recipe if making straightaway or cool and then refrigerate the browned steak and jug of juices overnight if making the next day. Turn the slow cooker ...