Venison with shallots

1 1/2 kg venison 600 ml red wine 1 tablespoon thyme 150 g butter 3 onions 200 g bacon 2 sprigs rosemary 60 g flour 2 carrots 250 g prunes 5 garlic cloves 1[...]

1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 lbs lean stew meat, 1 inch cubes (I often use round steaks) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups beef broth[...]