INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp
olive oil
2 tsp
minced garlic
2
lbs trimmed beef chuck (cut into 1-2-inch cubes)
about 1/4 cup of flour (tossed with meat to coat (OPTIONAL: add 1/2 tsp seasoned meat tenderizer) )
5
red potatoes (diced)
1
medium onion (chopped)
2 cups
sliced carrots (about 3-4)
2 cups
sliced celery (3-4 stalks)
1 cup
red cooking wine**
1 cup
beef stock or canned beef broth
1 can
diced tomatoes (drained {14.5 oz})
1
bay leaf
1/2 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
dried parsley
1/2 tsp
allspice
8
- oz container of sliced mushrooms {optional}
2 tsp
cornstarch
salt & pepper,