Beef Carbonade

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and cut onion into 3cm squares.
2. 2
   Cut bacon into 3cm squares.
3. 3
   Slice mushrooms.
4. 4
   Cut beef into 3cm cubes, season with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Heat butter in a heavy frypan and saute beef over high heat to brown. Cook in 2 or 3 batches to prevent overcrowding. Transfer meat to a casserole dish.
6. 6
   Add onions, bacon and mushrooms to pan and cook gently 3 minutes to soften. Add wine, beer and stock, bring to the boil and pour over the beef.
7. 7
   Cover and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in oven at 180C/350F until beef is tender.
8. 8
   Pour off liquid into a pan, bring to the boil and thicken with cornflour dissolved in a little cold water. Stir in chopped parsley and pour back over beef.
9. 9
   Serve with baby carrots and potatoes.