2 lb. lean chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 3/4 oz. pkg. onion soup mix
10 1/2 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. red wine or water
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms (optional)

Put all ingredients in a 2 1/2-quart casserole and cover.

Bake in 300°F oven for 2 hours. DO NOT PEEK! Let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Can be served with cooked rice or noodles.

Serves 6. This can also be made in an appropriate sized crock-pot. Cook about 6 hours.