2 lb. chuck steak
1/4 c. oil
6 oz. streaky bacon, diced
1 - 1 1/2 tbsp. flour
2 c. red wine
2/3 c. beef stock
Bouquet garni
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt & Pepper
20 button onions
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 c. button mushrooms
Parsley sprig to garnish

Cut the meat into 2" squares. Heat the oil in a flame proof casserole and brown the meat. Remove the meat and keep warm. Add the bacon to the casserole and saute until golden. Sprinkle in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then remove from the heat and pour in the wine and stock. Add the bouquet garni and garlic and season. Bring to simmering point, stirring. Return the meat to the casserole, cover and place in a cool oven (300 degrees) for 2 hours.

Meanwhile, blanch the onions for 1 minute in boiling water, then saute them gently in the butter. Add the onions and mushrooms to the casserole and cook for a further 30 minutes. Discard the bouquet garni. Garnish. Serves 4 to 6.