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Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp, remove bacon, leaving drippings in skillet. Combine flour and salt and toss beef with flour mixture. Brown beef over medium heat in batches.
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Add onion, carrots and bacon to slow cooker. Place browned beef on top. Combine beer, sugar and mustard and pour over beef.
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Cover and cook on High 4 to 6 hours or Low 8 to 10 hours or until beef is very tender. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, if desired and serve with mashed potatoes.
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Oven method: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine browned beef and remaining ingredients on 2-quart ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven. Bake 2 hours or until beef is very tender.