Carbonnade of Beef

Directions

1. Pour broth into saucepan and boil until reduced to 3/4 cups liquid.
2. Toss beef chunks in flour until coated. Shake off excess. Save flour.
3. Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet. Add beef and brown, using a wooden spoon to stir. Remove beef and set aside. Coat onions with flour. Brown onions in skillet, add oil if needed.
4. Arrange half of onions in a casserole and cover with half of beef then add a layer of remaining onions. Top with remaining beef. Add shallots in a layer. Season with salt and pepper. Pour broth and beer over beef.
5. Place dish on rack 1 rack below center. Bake at 350 degrees F for 2 hours or until beef is tender.