Tomato-less Beef Stew

I made this for the guys for my daughter's birthday supper. My son in law gave me a high thumbs up for this one and said I could make it again anytime for him. He said it was almost as good as his grandma's which was his favorite. She passed away just this year and he said now he knows which one he wants to eat when he is craving her stew. I cut up a beef chuck roast for the stew meat. The all-purpose marinade page 284 and Italian seasoning give this stew a great flavor. The veggies called for are carrots and potatoes. My son-in-law also said this tasted so much like his Grandmas but her's had green beans in it too so next time I'll add a few for him.