3 onions
3 tbsp. fat
2 lb. sirloin or stew meat
3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cloves, thyme or savory
1 pt. stock or boiling water and meat extract
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. catsup

Brown onions slowly in fat. Cut meat into serving pieces. Add to onions and brown. Mix flour and dry seasonings. Sprinkle over meat; add stock, vinegar and catsup. Cover and simmer until meat is tender.