Mike's Favorite Beef Stew With Wine Recipe

• 2 lbs. boneless chuck or possibly rump of beef
• 1/3 c. flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tbsp. shortening
• 2 c. boiling water
• 1 c. dry red wine (Zinfandel or possibly Burgundy)
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 whole black peppers
• 4 whole cloves
• 20 sm. white onions, peeled
• 6 med. carrots, peeled and quartered
• 1/4 pound fresh snap beans, cut into 1 inch pcs
• 1/2 teaspoon instant chopped garlic
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1/4 c. Sauterne
• 1/4 c. Burgundy
• 3 c. fluffy mashed potatoes

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