Carrots, cut the same size as the beef..1 lb worked with marjoram. 1/2 lb of chopped bacon will give the glaze and opl to brown the beef.... tons of flavor I added 3/4 cup of Conac and flamed it off For a super rich flavor added 10 juniper berrys crushed.. worked with bay leaf and thyme better This is as close to the real french classic prep