Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2 1/2
pounds
beef

extra lean



7
each
carrots

cut in 2 inch chunks



1
large
onion

slices cut in half and separated into rings



28
ounces
tomatoes

italian-style,stewed tomatoes, undrained (or plain)



2-3
tablespoons
flour





1
teaspoon
salt





1/4
teaspoon
pepper





1/4
teaspoon
thyme leaves





1/4
teaspoon
basil





2-3
tablespoons
worcestershire sauce

 Layer the veggies and meat (in that order), mix flour and seasonings and sprinkle over each meat layer.  Sprinkle with worcestershire sauce, pour stewed tomatoes over all, cover and cook on Low 1-12 hours.
  
Note:  Variable amounts are for 3-1/2 or 5 quart pots.  There is lots of gravy, which may be thickened with cornstarch if desired. Sometimes instead of potatoes, cook large elbow macaroni separately and put the macaroni in the bowl with leftover stew to soak up the good gravy. Also add a drained can of cut green beans to the veggies (during the last 4 hours).