Lightbody Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chuck, cubed
1/2 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. marjoram
2 bay leaves
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1 to 2 c. white wine
few stalks celery
few potatoes, cubed
few carrots, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
green beans
any vegetables you like will do

Preparation

Brown meat in 1 tablespoon oil; add a few tablespoons flour and coat meat.
Add spices, 2 cups hot water and 1 or 2 cups white wine; bring to a boil.
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, tomato and onion; simmer 2 hours.
Add remaining vegetables and simmer until tender.
Add more liquid if needed.
Keep vegetables covered in liquid.