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Preheat oven to 305 degrees F. Yes, 305, not 350.
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Pour wine into small saucepan.
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Add bay leaf, bring to boil.
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Boil until reduced by 2/3 down to about 1 cup.
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When wine is reduced, add beef stock and heat to simmer.
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Proceed with recipe while wine is reducing.
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Heat half the oil in a large, oven proof dutch oven, over medium heat.
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Brown meat in batches, searing on all sides.
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Do not overcrowd the pan.
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Remove meat and set aside; heat additional oil and brown remaining meat, with shallots and garlic.
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Return first batch of meat to pan, season with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle flour over meat in pan; cook 45 minutes over medium heat.
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Take care flour does not scorch.
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Pour wine and beef stock mixture into pan with meat.
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Add herbs.
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Bring to boil.
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Cover pan and place in preheated oven.
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Cook for 1 1/2 hours.
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Heat butter in large skillet, add pearl onions and cook 5 minutes.
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Add mushrooms and cook 4 more minutes.
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Season to taste.
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Add mushrooms and onions to stew and continue cooking in oven for 30 more minutes.
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Meanwhile cook polenta, or garlic mashed potatoes and carrots, to serve alongside, if desired.