Oriental Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. oil
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. red wine
1 (10 1/4 oz.) can golden mushroom soup
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. vinegar
5 carrots, cut into pieces
4 stalks celery, cut into pieces
1 (16 oz.) can drained bean sprouts

Preparation

Brown meat and onion in oil.
Drain.
Add water, soup, brown sugar, soy sauce and vinegar.
Cover.
Simmer 45 minutes or until meat is tender; stir occasionally.
Add vegetables; cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
If thickened gravy is desired, thicken with 1 tablespoon flour, mixed with 1/4 cup water.
Serve over rice in bowls.
Lamb, pork or beef may be used.
Makes 6 servings.