*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Beef Stew With Ale

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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                    Parsley sprigs
     1/4   ts           Peppercorns
     1/2   ts           Thyme
   1       ts           Salt
   1       ts           Sugar
     1/4   ts           Grated nutmeg

  Preheat oven to 350 F. Trim beef and brown in a skillet in hot oil.

  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.

  Pour sauce over browned beef. Cover casserole and place in the oven
  for 2 hours.
 

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