Irish Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean beef stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 1/2 c. water
• 1 c. red wine
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/8 tsp. thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• frozen stew vegetables