2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 c. water
1/4 c. dry sherry
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules or 2 bouillon cubes
1/4 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet or Maggi
1 lb. stew beef, cubed
2 med. onions, thickly sliced
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. shredded Swiss, Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese

Brown flour in butter. Add water, wine, bouillon and Maggi or Kitchen Bouquet. Cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.

In greased casserole dish, layer all the onions. Top with beef cubes and pour cooked mixture over all. Bake covered at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.

Sprinkle with cheese combination. Bake about 10 minutes longer. Serve with crusty French bread. Serves 4-6.