Ingredients: 
2 pounds round steak, cut in 1-inch cubes 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 
3 onions, sliced 
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 
1/8 teaspoon crushed dried thyme 
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 
1 bay leaf, crumbled 
3 strips of bacon, chopped 
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
1 cup sliced mushrooms 
1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles, prepared according to package directions