beef stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds stew beef, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1-2 - chopped onion
• 1 can whole tomatoes
• 6 - carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 - chopped celery stalks
• 6 - potatoes, halved
• 2 teaspoons parsley
• 5/8 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 - beef bouillon cubes
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 cup small either fresh,frozen, or canned peas