INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp
vegetable oil
3
lbs lean stewing beef
1 tbsp
liquid smoke
1
carrot (sliced )
1
onion (sliced)
1 tsp
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
2 tbsp
flour (we used potato starch)
2 cups
red wine (use 2 for pressure cooker; 3 for slow cooker)
2 cups
chicken stock
1 tbsp
tomato paste
3
garlic cloves (minced)
4
sprigs fresh thyme
2
bay leaves
1
bag frozen pearl onions (don't buy and peel fresh pearl onions...unless you hate yourself)
5 tbsp
margarine or butter
1/2 cup
water
2
sprigs fresh thyme
1
bay leaf
1
lbs mushroom (sliced)