Ingredients

  • 2 lb. top round, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 12 to 18 small white onions, peeled
  • 1/2 lb. medium size mushrooms, halved
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. leaf thyme, crumbled
  • 1 c. dry red wine
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. brandy
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 1 can condensed beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf

Method

  • Shake meat with flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag to coat well.
  • Reserve any remaining flour mixture.
  • Brown beef, part at a time, in hot butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
  • Lift out beef as it browns and transfer it to a 2 1/4 to 3-quart baking dish.
  • Heat brandy in a small pan.
  • Ignite.
  • Pour over beef.
  • Add onions and mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle with any reserved flour mixture. Stir garlic, parsley and thyme into fat remaining in skillet.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Add beef broth and wine.
  • Heat, stirring to loosen browned bits, until mixture comes to boiling.
  • Pour over beef and vegetables.
  • Add bay leaf.
  • Cover.
  • Bake in a moderate oven at 350° for 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Makes 6 servings.