Oven Simmered Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
1 (3/4 oz.) pkg. mushroom gravy mix
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. dry red wine
1/2 c. water
6 carrots, cut 3/4-inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced

Preparation

Place beef cubes in 3-quart casserole with tight lid.
In a small bowl combine onion soup, mushroom gravy, pepper, wine and water.
Pour over meat.
Cover and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and add carrots, potatoes and mushrooms.
Return to oven for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
Add chopped parsley, if desired.