-GRAMMIES KITCHEN
Oil; If needed (PAM OK)
2 1/2 lb Beef stew meat; + OR -
1 c  Red wine; I use white too
1 lg Onion; minced
1    Bay leaf
2    Clove garlic; minced
1/2 ts Oregano
1/2 c  Ketchup
6 md Potatoes; cubed
3    Carrots; sliced
-Salt and pepper to taste

Saute beef in hot oil or PAM. If you are using a heavy pan; you dont
really need any oil. Remove beef and saute onion and garlic in juices. Add
beef and other ingredients back to pot and cover tightly and place in a
preheated 350 deg oven for about 1 1/2 hours. Check and stir occasionally.