INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbsp olive oil
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2 lb stewing beef, cut in large chunks
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
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2 Tbsp flour (leave out for gluten free)
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1 bunch fresh thyme, tied in a bundle (reserve some leaves for garnish)
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1/2 cup cognac
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2 cups beef stock or broth
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2 cups red wine (Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir)
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1 heaping Tbsp tomato paste (I like the kind in the tube)
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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1 yellow onion, peeled, halved, and sliced
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3 carrots, peeled and cut in 1 inch pieces
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1 lb small white skinned potatoes, left whole if small, or cut in large chunks
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8 oz (give or take) mushrooms, dusted off and halved
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1 bag frozen pearl onions
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1 tsp red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar (optional)