Cinc: Carbonnade à la Flamande (Flemish Beer Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 ounces lardons, pancetta, or bacon
• 1½ medium white onions
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 3 pounds of beef (chuck steak or round steak)
• 2 cups dark/red Belgian beer, such as Gueze or Douchesse de Bourgogne. don't skimp on quality
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Slice of good, crusty bread
• 1 teaspoon Good mustard