2 1/2 lb Chuck steak
3 tb Oil
4 lg Onions, chopped
2 cl Garlic, crushed
1 tb Prepared mustard
2 tb Flour
1 1/2 c  Ale
1    Bay leaf
2    Sprigs parsley
1/4 ts Peppercorns
1/2 ts Thyme
1 ts Salt
1 ts Sugar
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.