Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. stew beef
5 to 6 potatoes, quartered
1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 c. water
2 cans tomato sauce
1/2 medium onion
1 can beef bouillon
1 capful cooking sherry
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Put salt, pepper, flour and meat into paper bag and shake, being sure to coat meat well.
Brown meat in heavy skillet; drain off any grease.
Add water, broth, bay leaf, onions, tomato sauce and sherry.
Bring to a boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours.