1/4 c  Margarine
2 lb Beef stew meat, cubed
1/4 c  Flour
1/2 c  Onions, thinly sliced
1/2 ts Garlic, minced
1 cn VEG-ALL Mixed Vegetables,
-drained (16 oz)
1 ts Thyme, dried
1    Bay leaf
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1 tb Brown sugar
1 c  Beer or water
1 cn Beef broth (12 oz)

1. Melt margarine in skillet; brown beef.

2. Add flour and mix well.

3. Add onions, garlic spices, sugar, beer or water, and broth.

4. Place casserole dish in 350F. oven. Cook 1-1/2 hours until meat is
tender, adding VEG-ALL 15 minutes before completion.

5. Remove whole bay leaf and serve.