Savory Beef Burgundy

4 lbs lean beef -- cubed
1 cup red wine
1/3 cup oil
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp black pepper
8 slices bacon -- diced
2 cloves garlic -- crushed
1 onion -- diced
1 lb mushrooms -- sliced
1/3 cup flour

Marinate beef in wine, oil, thyme, and pepper four hours
at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator. In
large pan, cook bacon until soft. Add garlic and onion;
saute until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until slightly
wilted. Drain beef, reserving liquid. Place beef in slow
cooker. Sprinkle flour over the beef, stirring until well
coated. Add mushroom mixture. Pour reserved marinade over
all. Cook on LOW 8-9 hrs.