Ranch Style Beef

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-1/2" cubes
12-14 small white onions
4 whole garlic cloves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon bottled brown gravy sauce
1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
1 tsp crushed dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
3/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup flour

In slow cook pot, alternate beef and onions: Stick cloves into 4 onions. Sprinkle with sugar and salt. Combine gravy sauce, vinegar, bay leaf, thyme and water. Pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until tender. Turn control to high. Dissolve flour in small amount of water. Stir into meat juices. Cook on high for 15-20 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.