Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 4 Tbsp. margarine
  • 2 Tbsp. brandy
  • 12 small onions (pearl)
  • 1/2 lb. mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme, crumbled
  • 1/2 c. beef stock (condensed)
  • 1 c. Burgundy wine
  • bay leaf

Method

  • Shake meat with flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag to coat well; reserve any remaining flour.
  • Brown beef 1/4 at a time in butter in a Dutch oven.
  • As beef browns, transfer it to a casserole.
  • Heat brandy in a small saucepan and ignite.
  • Pour over beef.
  • Add onions and mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle in reserved flour.
  • Stir in garlic, parsley and thyme to drippings in Dutch oven and brown. Add broth and wine.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Pour over beef.
  • Add bay leaf.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours.