Spiced Beef Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine
2 lb. beef stew meat, cubed
1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
1 (16 oz.) can mixed vegetables, drained
1 tsp. thyme, dried
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 c. water
1 (12 oz.) can beef broth

Preparation

Melt margarine in skillet; brown beef. Add flour and mix well. Add onions, garlic, spices, sugar, water and broth.
Place casserole dish in 350\u00b0 oven. Cook 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender, adding mixed vegetables 15 minutes before completion. Remove whole bay leaf and serve.