1/4 lb Lean ground beef
1 lg Onion, sliced wafer-thin
4 Carrots, sliced wafer-thin
2 Potatoes, halved, sliced-wafer-thin
3 Ribs celery, sliced-wafer-thin
1 c Boiling water
2 t Beef extract OR bouillon
2 Bay leaves
1/4 t Dried thyme
Salt OR garlic salt Prefer to use real garlic
Pepper 1/4 c Dry red wine or tomato juice
2 T All-purpose flour
Use a melon baller and shape meat into tiny meatballs. Brown in
skillet. Discard any fat. Stir onion into skillet and cook 1 min. Add boiling water or broth and extract or bouillon. Add remaining veggies, seasonings. Cover, cook over low heat, 15 mins until vegs are tender. Combine wine or water and flour in a covered jar. Shake and stirinto skillet. Cook and stir until sauce is thick, 4 mins