2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. flour
2 lb. beef stew meat
4 carrots
2 lg. onions
1 stalk celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 c. dry red wine
1 c. sliced mushrooms

Blend soy sauce with flour in baking dish. Add meat to soy mixture. Toss to coat meat. Slice carrots, celery and onions, add with garlic, seasonings and wine. Stir.

Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Add mushrooms and bake 1 1/2 or 2 hours until meat is tender. Serve with rice or noodles.