Boeuf Bourguignon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. lean beef, cubed
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. Burgundy
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 c. beef broth
2 Tbsp. flour
4 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) jar pearl onions
cooked rice

Preparation

In a skillet, brown beef cubes in oil.
Transfer to covered baking dish.
Pour wine into skillet. Scrape up brown bits and pour over beef.
Add seasonings, tomato paste and broth to meat. Cover and bring to a boil.
Transfer to baking dish. Bake at 325\u00b0 for 2 to 3 hours.
Discard bay leaf.
Remove beef. Make a roux of flour and 2 tablespoons butter. Saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter. Add to first mixture along with beef and onions.
Mix well.
Serve over rice. Serves 6 to 8.