Season the beef with some of the seasonings, add seasoned side down

In a roasting pan heat the oil and brown the beef for 2-1/2 minutes per side.

Remove the beef. add the onions, and sauté till tender about 8 minutes.

Add the beef back to pan along with the rest of ingredients.

Cover and put into oven for 1-1/2 hours.

Cut the butter into pats and put on top of beef

Remove bay leaves, and shread the beef up.