Trim fat from chuck, cut into 1 1/2" cubes.
In large heavy pan, brown in bacon drippings.
Pour off fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Add bacon, soup, 1 c. water, wine, garlic, bay leaf.
Cover; simmer 1 hour; stir now and then.
Add carrots, onions, mushrooms.
Cover, simmer 1 hour or until tender.
Remove bay leaf. If thickens,
gradually blend 1/4 c. water and flour into juice.
Remove meat mixture and make gravy.
(If no gravy, it's just as moist with only
the juice poured over rice.
Make sure enough of original scrapings are there
for gravy if you use it).