3 lbs. lean beef, cubed
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 bay leaves
1 clove sliced garlic
2 c. dry red wine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp. lard
1/2 c. water

Combine all ingredients except onion, garlic, lard and water and marinate overnight. When ready to cook, brown slowly the onion and 2 cloves of garlic, chopped, in 1 tablespoon large in stew pot. Add the marinated meat, reserving marinade, and let it brown slowly and thoroughly. Strain marinade and add to the meat 1/4 cup at a time, letting this evaporate before adding the next liquid until all is used. Then add water, cover and cook 1 hour or until meat is tender to the fork. Serves 6.