Australian Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. round steak or small 2 to 3 lb. chuck roast
1/4 lb. bacon
1 large onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. marjoram
1 clove garlic
3/4 c. Chablis or other dry wine
5 or 6 medium potatoes
2 parsnips (optional)
several stalks celery
3 or 4 carrots
2 c. beef broth
1 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Cut meat into small chunks.
Cut up bacon and fry with diced-up onion.
Add meat; brown well.
Add salt, pepper, marjoram, crushed garlic and wine.
Bring mixture to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for an hour.