INGREDIENTS
1
to 1 1/2 pounds Certified Angus Beef® brand stew meat, or boneless top sirloin steak, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
2 tbsp
flour
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
fresh cracked pepper
2 tbsp
olive oil
1/4 cup
cognac
1
bunch thyme, tied in a bundle
1
medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2
stalks celery, chopped
1 lb
new potatoes, halved
4
carrots, peeled and rough chopped
mushrooms (optional) trimmed and quartered
4 cloves
garlic, peeled and smashed
1 cup
red wine (Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir)
1 cup
beef broth
1
heaping Tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp
gravy browning (add this at the end, as necessary, if you prefer)
1 cup
frozen pearl onions
4 tbsp
flour mixed with an equal amount of water
garnish
fresh thyme leaves