Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean stew beef, cut in cubes
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 Tsp. olive oil (or veg.)
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 c. beef consomme
  • 1 c. Burgundy wine
  • 1 med. onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1 jar sm. whole onions (or 1/2 pkg. frozen)
  • 1 can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp. snipped parsley

Method

  • Toss the meat in flour, salt and pepper and brown in butter and oil.
  • Add consomme, wine, onion, carrots, garlic, bay leaf and thyme.
  • Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours until meat is tender.
  • Add parsley, small whole onions and mushrooms just before serving and simmer until hot.