Ingredients
900 gram (2 pound) lean stewing steak, cubed
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons oil
12 shallots
100 gram (4 ounce) unsmoked streaky bacon, diced
2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
300 millilitre (½ pint) red wine
300 millilitre (½ pint) beef stock
2 tablespoons tomato purée
¼ teaspoon Garlic Granules
½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
pinch Ground Black Pepper
100 gram (4 ounce) button mushrooms