Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. beef chuck (stewing meat), cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 c. red wine
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1/4 tsp. basil
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • 1/2 c. catsup
  • 3 medium size carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 c. celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 medium size potatoes, pared and cut into chunks

Method

  • Lightly brown beef in butter.
  • Add garlic and onion.
  • Saute until transparent.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in soup, wine and water.
  • Cover; simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add herbs and catsup.
  • Arrange vegetables on top of meat and gravy.
  • (Add more water now or while cooking; you want a rich, not-too-thin gravy.) Cover; simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • (Check frequently to make sure there is sufficient gravy so that mixture does not scorch.)