Brandy Beef Bourguignon

Directions

1. 1
   Marinate beef in 13 of brandy and red wine for at least 1 hour.
2. 2
   Turn occasionally.
3. 3
   In large heavy skillet heat half the butter until foamy.
4. 4
   Mix together flour with salt and pepper to taste.
5. 5
   Roll beef cubes in flour, place in hot butter and brown, removing cubes as they are done.
6. 6
   In separate skillet, heat remaining butter; add onions; stir, cover and simmer over low heat 2 min.
7. 7
   Add mushrooms, turn up heat and saute 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from heat; add tomato paste, garlic and 1 tbl flour.
9. 9
   Mix until smooth.
10. 10
    Add remaining brandy, red wine, beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt + pepper to taste.
11. 11
    Boil, reduce heat.
12. 12
    Simmer 15 min.
13. 13
    Add beef and simmer 1 1/2 hours.