Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon; cooking for one Recipe

Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon Total time: 9 hours Ingredients: 24oz (720gr) beef, suitable for braising or stewing, cut into 1 1/2″ (4cm) cubes 1 bouquet garni 1 bottle (750ml) robust red wine 1 tbs red wine vinegar 1 carrot, cut into small pieces 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbs olive oil 3oz (100gr) bacon, chopped 8 – 10 shallots, peeled, left whole 4oz (120gr) mushrooms, trimmed, quartered if large 1 tbs pure cocoa powder 3 tbs cornstarch (maizena) dissolved in 3 tbs water Instructions: Heat oil in a large skillet. Add beef and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes, remove to a plate. Add bacon and fry until crisp. Add shallots, carrots, garlic, and fry briefly, 1 – 2 minutes. Put vegetables / bacon into the slow cooker. Add beef to slow…