INGREDIENTS
1
rib celery, coarsely chopped
1
sprig fresh rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1
sprig fresh thyme
2
dried bay leaves
1 clove
garlic
1 1/2 tsp
unsalted butter, plus more for rutabagas and potatoes
2 lb
boneless beef chuck or leg of lamb for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
2
medium onions, chopped
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
2 cups
dry red wine
1 cup
homemade or store-bought low-sodium canned beef stock
4
carrots, cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
3
rutabagas (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into large pieces
4
russet or Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into large pieces
1/2 cup
hot milk, or more if needed