Recipe - Beef Stew With Ale

2 One half pound Chuck steak
3 tablespoon Oil
4 lg Onions, chopped
2 cl Garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon Prepared mustard
2 tablespoon Flour
1 One half cup Ale
1 Bay leaf
2 Sprigs parsley
One fourth teaspoon Peppercorns
One half teaspoon Thyme
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
One fourth teaspoon 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.

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