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                           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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