HEARTY FALL BEEF & MUSHROOM STEW

2 servings 125 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 potatoes, diced

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Directions:

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

• Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides. Remove meat and set aside.

• In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté until softened.

• Add the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes.

• Return the beef to the pot and add the diced potatoes.

• Pour in the beef broth and red wine.

• Add salt, pepper, and dried thyme.

• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1-2 hours or until meat is tender.

• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.