2 lbs. lean beef, chuck, in cubes
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1/8 tsp. rosemary
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 c. water
2 c. finely chopped tomatoes
2 c. diced raw carrots
3 c. diced raw potatoes

Coat beef with flour and pepper and brown meat in oil. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Pour off any fat. Add all herbs, wine and water. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally, adding more water, if needed. Add tomatoes and simmer a second hour. Add carrots and potatoes and simmer 30 minutes. 210 calories per serving, 9 servings.