1. Heat a large pan. 2. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil. 3. Add remaining oil and steak in batches until all the meat is browned. 4. Put the meat aside on a plate. 5. Heat reserved oil and add the onions and garlic. 6. Cook until onions are soft and lightly browned. 7. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes or until browned. 8. Gradually add the stock and bay leaves, stirring to blend. 9. Return the meat and any meat juices on the plate to the pan. 10. Simmer, covered for 1 1/4 hours. 11. Discard bay leaves and divide meat base into 3 equal portions. 12. These can be frozen for up to 3 months and are used as the bases for Red Wine Casserole, Mexican Casserole and Diane Style Casserole. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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