French Beef Stew With Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. boneless beef roast
8 medium potatoes
8 medium carrots
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. fresh or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. red wine
2 Tbsp. corn oil margarine, softened
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. fresh parsley

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250\u00b0.
Place roast in a Dutch oven and arrange potatoes, carrots and onion around and over roast.
Sprinkle herbs and seasonings over top. Drizzle wine over top. Roast for 4 1/2 hours, covered.
Place meat and vegetables on platter. Place pan juices on high heat. Blend margarine and flour to a smooth paste and stir into juices.
Cook until thickened. Spoon some over roast and sprinkle with parsley.
Pour remaining gravy into gravy boat.
Makes 8 servings.