Flemish Carbonades

3 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
12 ounces beer
2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Cooked noodles

In a slow cooker, combine meat, onion, salt, pepepr, brown sugar, garlic, beer and bacon.

Cover and cook on LOW 5-7 hours or until meat is tender.

Turn to HIGH. Dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir into meat mixture.

Cover and cook on HIGH 20-30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over noodles.

Servings: 6