Irish Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean beef stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/2 c. water
1 c. red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. minced garlic
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
frozen stew vegetables

Preparation

Coat beef with flour.
Heat oil in Dutch oven.
Brown beef and onions, slowly turning often to brown evenly.
Add wine, water, bouillon cubes and all seasonings.
Cover; simmer 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
During last half hour, add frozen stewed vegetables.
Bring stew to a boil; reduce heat.
Simmer slowly until vegetables and meat are tender.