INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
oil
2 tbsp
flour
1 1/2 lb
beef stewing meat (in chunks)
2
large yellow onions (cut into wedges)
2 cloves
garlic (sliced)
2 tsp
Italian seasoning
4 tbsp
tomato paste
1/3 cup
red wine (OR use more stock)
2 cups
beef stock
2 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp
maple syrup
1 tsp
salt (or less, depending on what kind of stock you're using)
Black pepper (to taste)
3
large waxy potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
4
large carrots (peeled, ends trimmed and cut into chunks)
4
large celery sticks (trimmed and thickly sliced)
1/2 lb
brown mushrooms (cleaned and quartered)
4
sprigs fresh thyme
2
bay leaves
1/2 cup
frozen peas (no need to defrost)