Ingredients

* 1-1/2 lb cubed beef - stewing, round or any beef that can withstand long cook times
* 2 tbsp oil
* 1 cup flour
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tsp pepper
* 2 tsp thyme and/or any other spice you care to throw in, such as oregano, rosemary
* 1 onion, sliced or chopped (whichever is your preference)
* 1 clove garlic
* Mushrooms (sliced or canned)
* 1 can Diced or stewed tomatoes
* 1/2 can tomato paste
* 1 can cream soup (celery, mushroom or any other soup of choice)
* Red wine (optional)
* The beauty of this recipe is that just about all ingredients, and their amounts are optional. It’s kind of an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ recipe

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Heat Dutch oven on top of stove, adding oil
3. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms (if not using canned) and cook until onions are translucent
4. Meanwhile, mix flour, salt and pepper in large bowl
5. Dredge beef in flour mixture until covered in mixture
6. Add beef to pot, brown on all sides
7. Add all other ingredients and mix together
8. Place in oven and bake for 2-1/2 hours
9. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or even spaghetti squash