Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredientes

• 1 tsp ground dried thyme
• 1 cucharada vegetable oil
• 2 cans beef broth
• 4 grandes carrots, shaved and cut into chunks
• 2 diente garlic, peeled and minced
• 3/4 libra mushrooms, quartered
• 1 mediana onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 taza tomato paste
• 24 onzas líquidas dry red wine
• 1 taza all purpose flour
• 1 lb lean beef round, boneless
• 1 libra parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1/2 libra baby red potatoes, quartered
• 1 libra turnips, peeled and quartered

Instrucciones

1. Trim the beef of all visible fat and cut into 1" cubes. Place the beef in a large bowl. Sprinkle the beef with the flour, turning to coat.
2. Warm the oil in a large non-stick pot over medium-high heat.
3. Working in batches, add the beef and cook, turning consistently for 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Pat with paper towels to remove excess fat.
4. Add the onion and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
5. Stir in the wine, beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil.
6. Return the beef to the pot. Partially cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
7. Add the turnips, potatoes, carrots, and parsnips and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the mushrooms and simmer for 20 minutes. Season to taste.