2 lbs. lean beef chuck, cut into cubes 1/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons oil 1 cup onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup celery, diced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 cup water 2 cups tomatoes, chopped 4 medium potatoes, quartered 4 cups carrots, diced Coat beef with flour and brown in oil in a large dutch oven. Add onion and garlic and cook until vegetables are softened. Pour off fat. Add remaining ingredients (except tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots); bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots; Simmer 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Makes 8 servings. |