Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. butter or bacon drippings
  • 7 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 lb. lean chuck, cubed
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. marjoram leaves
  • 1 (6 oz.) can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can bouillon (undiluted)
  • 2 c. dry red Burgundy
  • 1 tsp. liquid gravy seasoning

Method

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 6-quart Dutch oven.
  • Add onions and saute until soft.
  • Remove onions from pan.
  • Add remaining butter and brown beef cubes, 1/2 at a time.
  • Return all meat to pan and toss with flour.
  • Add salt, pepper, marjoram, thyme, bouillon and 1 cup wine.
  • Bring mixture to boil and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Taste before serving.
  • Correct seasoning, if necessary. Ladle into serving casserole.