1 1/2 to 2 lbs. boneless beef chuck steak cut 1 inch thick
3 tbsp. flour
1 3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. cooking fat
1 1/4 c. water
1 clove garlic, minced
Dash of nutmeg
1 sm. rutabaga pared cut into 1 inch slices
1 lg. onion cut into 8 wedges
1 pkg. of frozen mixed vegetables

Cut beef chucks into 1/2 inch strips. Combine flour, salt and pepper, dredge meat. Brown in cooking fat in large frying pan or Dutch oven. Pour off drippings, add water, garlic and nutmeg and continue cooking 25 to 30 minute or until meat is tender.

Add vegetables cook until vegetables are done. Add more water as needed. Stew beef may be used.