Beef Stew -Jane

3-6 slices bacon

1/2 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt

1 Tbsp. parsley

1/2 clove garlic

1 (8 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

2 cans beef broth

1 lb. beef stew meat

3-6 medium potatoes, cubed

4-6 carrots, sliced

1/2 tsp. thyme

Fry bacon until crisp; drain. Brown the beef, then add flour to the drippings. Combine all ingredients in a crock-pot. Cook for 6 hours.