2 lbs.boneless beef stew meat

Season with salt and pepper or Morton Nature’s Seasons blend

Dredge in 1/2 cup flour

Heat olive oil in a deep pan

Add the meat and brown on all sides.Remove meat with a slotted spoon.

Add: one chopped onion,one chopped carrot ,a handful of fresh mushrooms cut up,a tblesp.chopped garlic

Cook about 5-10 minutes and return the meat to  the pot.  

Add 12 ounce bottle of beer ( I used Leinenkugel’s) or dry red or white wine.

Add 2-3 carrots,cut in chunks

3-4 potatoes,peeled and cut in chunks

Bring to a boil, then reduce the flame, cover and simmer for 1and 1/2-2 hours.

Alternative for easy meal-Simmer in a crock pot overnight  or all day instead of leaving on stove to simmer for 2 hours.