2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. flour
2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
4 med. carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
2 lg. onions, sliced
1 c. thinly sliced celery
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. sliced mushrooms
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 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.