Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 2 12 lb lean stewing beef
• flour for coating beef
• oil for browning beef
• 2 celery stalks chopped
• pinch of minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves crushed
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 tsp oregano
• 2 Tbsp brandy optional
• 1 12 c red wine
• 1 c beef stock or bouillon
• 34 c sliced mushrooms
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Coat meat with flour and brown in oil
2. Add all the other ingredients except celery and mushrooms
3. Simmer on low for 2 hours
4. Add celery and mushrooms during last 10 minutes of cooking