Beef Stew (Aaronson's)

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
3	large	new potatoes	cut in 1/8th
3	pounds	beef chuck
1	cup	string beans	fresh, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes
2	cups	red onion	coarsely sliced
1/2	package	green peas	baby, frozen
10	milliliters	garlic	minced
1	small	bay leaf
1	cup	red wine	dry
1	pinch	basil
28	ounces	tomatoes
tomatoes packed in
1	pinch	thyme
1	x	tomato puree
1	pinch	oregano
4	each	carrots	peeled and cut
1	x	black pepper

Directions

Heat a large dutch oven until very hot and add the beef cubes.

Sear--when browned all over add the red onions and garlic
and saute for a minute or two with the beef.

Add the wine and allow to cook on high heat for one minute,
lower heat to just above a simmer, add the tomatoes and stir
and to incorporate the ingredients in the tomatoes.

Add the rest of the ingredients, except the salt and pepper,
give them a few good stirs and cook for about 2 hours, or until
the beef is tender, stirring frequently.

Check often to insure that there is liquid in the pot.

If you see it drying out, add some water, 1/2 cup at a time.

Cook with the pot partially covered for the entire time.

Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt and pepper and
enjoy!