2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. flour
2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
4 med. carrots, peeled & cut into chunks
2 lg. onions, sliced
1 c. celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. ground marjoram
1/4 tsp. ground thyme
1 c. dry red wine
1 c. mushrooms, sliced
Rice, noodles or potatoes

Blend soy sauce with flour in 2 1/2 to 3 quart Dutch oven. Add beef to soy sauce mixture and toss to coat meat. Add carrots, onions, celery, garlic, pepper, marjoram, thyme and wine to meat. Stir gently to mix. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Add mushrooms, stir gently, cover and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours longer or until meat and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice, noodles or potatoes, if desired. Serves 6 to 8.