Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: brown the beef with the onion, then add water to cover and the garlic. (i generally use 2 cloves.) bring to a boil, then simmer covered for at least an hour. add carrots, potatoes/turnips, one or two tsp of thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. simmer covered until vegetables are tender. add a little flour or other thickener (i reserve a little of the seasoned flour to use), bring to a boil, and set aside to cool a bit before serving.

Target recipe: combine flour and pepper; coat beef cubes. reserve remaining flour mixture. in 3 tablespoons of hot oil, brown beef, and remove when brown. sauté onion, celery and garlic until tender. return beef to pan. add beef, broth, wine and spices. bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. reduce to simmer, cover and continue cooking for 1-3/4 hours. add remaining vegetables and cook covered another 45 minutes longer or until meat and vegetables are tender, but not mushy. thicken broth if necessary with 2 tablespoons of the flour mixed with 2 tablespoons water. simmer until thick.