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Ingredients
- 2 lbs (907 g) stewing beef
- 4 tsp canola oil, divided
- 1 cup each diced onions and diced celery
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 can (28 oz / 796 ml) stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lb (454 g) potatoes, peeled and quartered
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November 2, 2010This taste great, I added garlic to the onion and celery, I also added carrots and cabbage to the tomatoes and used chicken broth instead of beef. It was great for a cooler day and took no time at all.
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