Beef Bourguignon
["2 1/2 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 1/2 c. red wine", "1 c. beef stock or bouillon", "3/4 c. sliced mushrooms", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Coat meat with flour and brown in oil.", "Add all the other ingredients, except celery and mushrooms.", "Simmer on low for 2 hours.", "Add celery and mushrooms during last 10 minutes of cooking."]
["lean stewing beef", "flour", "oil", "celery stalks", "garlic", "bay leaves", "basil", "oregano", "brandy", "red wine", "beef stock", "mushrooms", "salt"]