Here's the recipe. Enjoy!
2 lb beef stew meat, cut in 1-in pieces
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cups thinly sliced onion
2 TBL finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp cumin powder
2 TBL paprika
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tsp worrstershire sauce
3/4 cup red wine
1 cup diced tomatoes
2 quarts water
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Saute beef in the heted oil until browned. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook the veggies until they are lightly brown, about 15 minutes. Stire in the flour, cumin powder, paprika, and cook for 5 minutes or until the meat is well coated. Add the bay leaves, tomato paste, worstershire sauce, wine, diced tomatoes, and the water. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the beef is tender, about 1 and 1/2 hour. Add seasonings to taste with the salt and pepper and serve with fresh spatzle.