Favorite Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. beef chuck, cut in cubes
1 1/2 Tbsp. margarine
1 Tbsp. salad oil
2 red onions, chopped
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. salt
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 c. vegetable juice

Preparation

Coat beef with flour, salt and pepper.
Brown in butter and oil mixture.
Brown onions; add carrots, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, bay leaves, meat and vegetable juice.
Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Remove the meat; thicken liquid, then pour over meat.