Beef Stew With Ale

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

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 ts Salt
1 ts 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.