1 1/2 lb. stew meat, cut in 2" cubes
1 tbsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
Flour to coat meat
6 tbsp. oil
3 c. stock (2 bouillon cubes)
3/8 tsp. thyme
3 tbsp. catsup
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire
1-2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. parsley
1 clove garlic, minced

Brown meat in oil after coating with flour, salt and pepper mixture. Add seasonings and stock. Simmer 2 hours.

Add: 12 sm. potatoes 2 lg. onions, quartered 3 stalks celery, cut in 1-2" pieces

Simmer 1/2 to 3/4 hour until vegetables are tender. Remove vegetables and meat and thicken gravy, if desired with 2 tablespoons flour dissolved in 1/2 cup cold water.