Beef Bourguignon

• 3 lbs. sirloin steak, cut into 2" cubes onion, sliced
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 small bay leaf
• 4 sprigs parsley Pinch of thyme
• 2 tbsp. salad oil
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1/8 cup water
• ½ cup consomme
• 2 cups button mushrooms

Brown meat, add wine, consomme and spices. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 2 hours. Mix flour and water, stir into liquid, bring to boil. Stir in mushrooms. Serve with egg noodles or rice.