Stoneware Beef Burgundy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 1 3/4 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2 ", chunks
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 large onions, cut into chunks
salt, to taste
5 carrots, cut into 2 ", - 3 ", pieces
1/2 lb mushroom, quartered
5 -8 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 ", chunks
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups Burgundy wine
3 sprigs fresh parsley
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
5 peppercorns

Preparation

Using a heavy skillet, brown crushed garlic in oil.
Add beef and brown and salt to taste.
Add onions and fry, stirring frequently until the onions are clear.
Place this mixture in the Clay Pot along with the carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms.
Make a bouquet garni with parsley, bay leaves, thyme, and peppercorns. (I actually like to use a teaball, but cheesecloth is more traditional). Place among the meat & veggies.
Pour the water and wine over all of this, cover and bake at 350 F for 2 hours.
*Note: If you like a thicker sauce, add corn starch into a little cold water and add during the last 1/2 hour of cooking.