Categories: Soups/stews 
      Yield: 4 servings 
  
  2 1/2 lb Chuck steak                         1    Bay leaf 
      3 tb Oil                                 2    Sprigs parsley 
      4 lg Onions, chopped                   1/4 ts Peppercorns 
      2 cl Garlic, crushed                   1/2 ts Thyme 
      1 tb Prepared mustard                    1 ts Salt 
      2 tb Flour                               1 ts Sugar 
  1 1/2 c  Ale                               1/4 ts Grated nutmeg 
  
  1>. Preheat oven to 350 deg.F. Trim beef and brown in a skilet in hot oil. 
  2>. 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. 
  3>. Pour sauce over browned beef. Cover casserole and place in the oven for 
  2 hours.