Cut into small slices a piece of beef weighing one pound and a half, put them in a saucepan with two tablespoonfuls of oil and two medium-sized, chopped onions; brown them together for five minutes, then add two tablespoonfuls of flour, and cover with a pint and a half of white broth (No. 99). Stir.well and put in two cut-up tomatoes, two crushed cloves of garlic, and six finely shred mushrooms ; season with a good pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper; place the lid on the pan. Let cook for twenty minutes, then dress on a hot dish. Arrange six heart-shaped croutons (No. 133) around the dish, and serve.