3 lbs. beef, sirloin or round cut in 2 inch cubes
6 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 c. red wine
2 tsp. chopped garlic
3 tbsp. chopped shallots
2 tsp. diced tarragon
1 tsp. tomato paste
4 tsp. cornstarch
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
1 bouquet garni
12 sm. white onions
12 mushroom caps
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Brown beef in 4 tablespoons butter on high heat, add 3 tablespoons wine. Add remaining butter and loosen brown bits. Stir in garlic, shallots, cook 1 minute. Stir in tarragon, tomato.