Sunday Supper Beef Marengo Recipe

• 4 lbs. chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• Sauce:
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves crushed garlic, or 1-2 tsp. powder
• 2 8 oz. cans petite diced tomatoes
• 2 tbs. tomato paste
• 1 cup Chablis or dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. dry oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dry rosemary
• pinch of tarragon
• 1 lb. sliced mushrooms
• 2 tbs. butter
• 2 tbs. flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• garnish: chopped parsley

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