2 lbs. beef, cubed
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. salad oil
1 tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. boiling water
1 qt. tomato juice
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. marjoram
3/4 tsp. thyme
3/4 tsp. rosemary
8 sm. onions, cut up
4 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
6 med. potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas

Shake beef in paper bag with flour. Brown in oil in kettle. Add salt, pepper, garlic, water, tomato juice, sugar and herbs (tied in small cheesecloth bag). Simmer about 1 hour or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove herbs. Add onions and carrots. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes, stirring in potatoes and peas to cook the last 10 to 15 minutes. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.