INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 lbs boneless chuck roast
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1 onion, cut into wedges
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4 carrots, cut up into chunks
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2 stalks celery, cut into 3/4 inch slices
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1 cup brandy
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2 cups beef stock
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups button mushrooms, quartered
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6 potatoes, cut into 1 inch chunks
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salt and pepper
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1 tablespoon butter (optional)
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1 tablespoon flour (optional)