Preheat oven to 275 F 140 C Gas Mark 1

Add half the oil to the pan. Brown the beef until rich dark brown on all sides. Set aside

Peel and chop the onion and garlic and add to the pan and soften.

Return the meat to the pan. Add the flour and stir to soak up the juice

Add the red wine slowly stirring all the time

Add the herbs and transfer to a casserole dish

Chop the bacon and mushrooms. Add the rest of the oil to the pan and cook gently.

Add into the casserole dish

Cook for three hours.