pepper
salt
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
4 carrots halved and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 onion diced
1 1/2 pounds small potatoes halved
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup flour
8 oz. bacon coarsely chopped
2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat