3 lb. boneless chuck (stew meat)
1 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 c. shortening
6 lg. onions (peeled and quartered)
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 can condensed beef broth
2 c. beer
1 sm. can mushrooms (or fresh)
1/4 c. parsley
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme

Cut meat into 1 inch cubes. Mix flour, salt and pepper. Roll meat in flour mixture. Heat shortening in large skillet. Brown meat on all sides. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir occasionally. Add water if necessary to keep from sticking. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.