Beef Stew With Ale

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 t Salt

1 t 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.