3 crock pot method Recipes

prime beef, cubed & trimmed of fat, shallot, peeled, garlic cloves, peeled & chopped finely, fresh thyme, bay leaves, burgundy wine, olive oil, lardons , smoked bacon pieces, dried cepes, soaked for 1 hr, dried orange peel , see method, soft brown sugar, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, cornflour , for thickening, cognac, sun-dried tomatoes, drained & chopped finely (optional), chopped tomatoes (optional)

boiling water or 7 -8 cups milk or 7 -8 cups soymilk or 7 -8 cups vegetable broth, salt , to taste, cornmeal, butter (optional) or 1 tsp olive oil (optional)