Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. cubed beef
1/2 c. oil
3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
3 cloves
2 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. tiny new potatoes
8 to 10 carrots, pared and sliced
8 to 10 tiny onions, halved
2 tomatoes, chopped

Preparation

Brown beef cubes in oil; drain off fat.
Add broth.
Tie cloves, peppercorns and bay leaf in cheesecloth.
Place in broth along with minced garlic.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until tender.
Remove bag of seasonings.
Thicken as desired with flour.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.