Spicy Kettle Of Beef & Vegetables

• 2 pounds boneless round steak cut into one inch cubes
• 2-3 teaspoons canola oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 onion chopped
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 - 1 cup water
• 2-3 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 carrots chopped in 2 inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs chopped in 2 inch pieces
• 1 red or yellow pepper chopped

1. First of all wipe the beef with a paper towel, so it is dry to the touch. Then heat a dutch oven on the stove top with the canola oil and saute the cubed beef in batches, with the chopped onion & garlic until browned. Add the red wine, beef stock and bay leaf. bring to a boil & simmer for one hour with the lid on.
2. Then add the vegetables to the mixture, adding more water as desired for the gravy. Boil at a low simmer for 45 more minutes until vegetables are done. Then mix the flour & water to make a smooth paste & stir in to the mixture to thicken for the gravy.

boneless round steak, canola oil, garlic, onion, red wine, beef stock, tomato sauce, water, flour, water, bay leaf, carrots, celery, red

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/spicy-kettle-of-beef-vegetables-50178893 (may not work)