Beer-Braised Beef

Ingredients (15)

• 3 bacon strips, diced
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium onion, cut into wedges
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (12 ounces) beer or nonalcoholic beer
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water
• Hot cooked noodles