Rich Beef Stew Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 kg chuck steak (I am blessed because were I live the expensive cut, beef fillet is so cheap, so I make all my beef r)
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 1/2 cups dry red wine
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme, fresh
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves, Crushed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 30 g butter
• 4 cups beef stock
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 5 small brown onions
• 200 g button mushrooms, Quartered
• 2 carrots, peeled, chopped
• 6 slices bacon, rashers chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons cornflour
• bisto, instant gravy granules (optional)