Busy Day Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean boneless beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 small onion, cut in wedges
2 small bay leaves
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. dry red wine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 pkg. (20 oz.) frozen stew vegetables, thawed *

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300\u00b0.
In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, layer meat and onion.
Add bay leaves.
In a medium bowl, stir water, wine, flour, lemon juice, bouillon granules, garlic, salt and pepper until blended.
Pour over meat.
Cover and bake for 3 hours or until meat is almost tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Add well thawed stew vegetables; stir.
Cover and bake 45 to 60 minutes longer, or until vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.