Great BEEF STEW. America Test Kitchen

3 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-1/2" cubes.  Season generously with salt/pepper.
3 T oil
1/4 t. salt
2 med onions, chipped
3 cloves garlic minte
3 T flour
1 cup cranberry juice
2 cup beef broth
2 bay leaves
4 med red potatoes, 1" cubes
4 large carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen peas

Heat 1 T oil in pan  and Brown mean in 2 batches.
add a bit more oil to coat pan, scraping up the bottom of the pan
Add garlic, stir in flour and cook til lightly colored, 1-2 minutes

Add cranberry juice and beef broth.  Simmer and then add beef

Heat to low and cover for 1 hour.

Add potatoes and carrots.  cook uncover for 1 hour

Add peas and cover for 5 minutes