1 1/2 lbs. stew beef, cut small
1 can beef consomme
1/2 c. dry red wine
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sliced onions
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Brown stew beef in frying pan and add pepper and thyme. When browned, put in casserole. Add flour, salt, consomme and pour over meat and add 1/2 cup dry red wine. Bake, covered 2 hours at 325 degrees. Then add mushrooms and 1/4 cup onions. Bake 1 hour more. Serve over rice or noodles. (To make more, use 2 cans consomme and 1 cup wine and more meat.) Great company dinner. Make early in day and warm.