Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 3 large celery ribs, chopped fine
• 1 cup prepared tomato sauce
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme, crumbled
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 3 carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 4 -6 small new potatoes, peeled, cut in half
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped fine
• 1 bunch scallion, sliced thin (about 1 cup)
• 1 (2 lb) can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped