Instructions: In large, flame proof casserole dish, add bacon, olive oil, onions, and garlic. Saute til tender. Add beef, sugar, vinegar, wine, broth, chili, herbs. tabasco,salt and pepper. Place lid on dish to keep in juices. Cook high for 10 min, reduce to simmer for 1 hour. Remove lid, discard bay leaves, mix in corn starch. Add a little more wine, cook high til thick, stirring often. Serve over rice or pasta. Throw in a couple of habs, thais, or serranos to kick it up a little. THIS IS A FAMILY FAVORITE.

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