2 1/2 lb Chuck steak
3 tb Oil
4 lg Onions, chopped
2 cl Garlic, crushed
1 tb Prepared mustard
2 tb Flour
1 1/2 c Ale
1 Bay leaf
2 Sprigs parsley
1/4 ts Peppercorns
1/2 ts Thyme
1 t Salt
1 t Sugar
1/4 ts Grated nutmeg
1>. Preheat oven to 350 deg.F. Trim beef and brown in
a skilet in hot oil. 2>. Transfer beef to a casserole and brown onions in oil. Add garlic, mustard, and flour. Stir in ale and add the bouquet garni ingredients, tying them in a small piece of cheesecloth. Add salt, sugar, and nutmeg. 3>. Pour sauce over browned beef. Cover casserole and place in the oven for 2 hours.