Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef cubes
  • 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. solid shortening
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c. Burgundy wine
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 6 potatoes, unpared and cut into chunks
  • 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 small onions, cut into quarters and separated
  • 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces

Method

  • Coat beef cubes with flour.
  • In Dutch oven, brown meat and garlic in hot shortening.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except vegetables.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Add potatoes, carrots, onions and celery.
  • Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 30 to 40 minutes). Makes 8 to 10 servings.