Ingredients

  • 1 12 lbs boneless round steak
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 12 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 cups dry red wine
  • 14 cup tomato paste
  • 2 12 cups mushrooms, quartered
  • 12 cup water
  • 12 small red potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 medium carrots, 1-inch pieces
  • 2 small onions, quartered
  • 21 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 14 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Trim fat from the steak; cut the steak into 1-inch cubes.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Add the steak, and cook 5 minutes or until steak loses its pink color.
  • Drain well, and wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel.
  • Return the steak to the pan.
  • Add the thyme, garlic, and bay leaves, and cook over medium heat 1 minute.
  • Add the wine and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the steak is tender.
  • Add the mushrooms and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Combine the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water; stir well, and add to the stew.
  • Cook 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat, and discard bay leaves.
  • Stir in the parsley, salt and pepper.
  • NOTE:.
  • Freeze the stew in an airtight container.
  • Thaw in refrigerator 24 hours; cook over low heat until heated.