DRUKEN BEEF STEW WITH RED PEPPERS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• 1) Remove beef cubes from marinade. ( Reserve marinade) Dry on paper towels. In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and brown beef in small batches. Set aside. 2) To pot, add onions, mushrooms and red peppers. Saute for 5 mins. 3) Add 1/4 cup flour and cook 1 minute. 4) Add STRAINED reserved marinade, minced garlic, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, tomatoes, beef broth and bouillion cubes. Add 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat. 5) Cook covered, approximately 1 hour, stirring periodically. Cook partially covered, for an additional 2 hours on low heat. 6)Check for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper to taste. Freezes well and tastes great the next day !!!