3 lbs. meat, trimmed and cubed
1 1/2 c. burgundy wine
1 1/2 c. water
3 med. onions, cut up
3 to 4 beef bouillon cubes
3 to 4 bay leaves
Mushrooms (optional)
Mushroom gravy (to thicken)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roaster pan required. Brown meat with 1 onion in bacon grease. Season with salt and pepper. Boil the rest of the above ingredients together until the onions are done. Pour over meat in roaster and cook in oven, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add mushrooms as option, use mushroom gravy to thicken. Serve over rice or noodles. Serves approximately 6 adults.