MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Classic Sonofabitch Stew Categories: Beef, Vegetables, Wine, Herbs, Potatoes Yield: 6 Servings 2 lb Beef chuck; in 1" cubes 2 tb Oil 1 lg Onion; chopped 3 cl Garlic; minced 2 c Beef broth 1 c Red wine 14 1/2 oz Diced tomatoes; with juices 2 tb Tomato paste 2 Bay leaves 1 ts Dried thyme 1 ts Dried rosemary 1 ts Salt 1/2 ts Black pepper 4 md Potatoes; peeled, in 1" dice 4 md Carrots; peeled, in 1" pcs 2 Celery ribs; chopped 1 c Fresh or frozen peas Heat the oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in the beef broth, red wine, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Add the bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with the lid. Simmer for 1 hour. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery. Stir to combine. Cover the pot with the lid and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the peas and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through. Remove the bay leaves and serve hot. Recipe FROM: https://www.cookingconnect.com/ Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM