Beef Stew
["1 1/2 to 2 lb. stew beef", "5 to 6 potatoes, quartered", "1 pkg. frozen mixed vegetables", "1 bay leaf", "1 1/2 c. water", "2 cans tomato sauce", "1/2 medium onion", "1 can beef bouillon", "1 capful cooking sherry", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Put salt, pepper, flour and meat into paper bag and shake, being sure to coat meat well.", "Brown meat in heavy skillet; drain off any grease.", "Add water, broth, bay leaf, onions, tomato sauce and sherry.", "Bring to a boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours."]
["stew beef", "potatoes", "mixed vegetables", "bay leaf", "water", "tomato sauce", "onion", "beef bouillon", "capful cooking sherry", "salt"]