hearty beef & tomato stew

Ingredients For hearty beef & tomato stew

• 2 tsp

  olive oil
• 2 lb

  sirloin steak - cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 c

  finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
• 3 clove

  minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp

  tomato paste
• 1-1/2 c

  beef broth
• 1 c

  cubed red potato (1-1/2 pounds)
• 2 c

  sliced carrots
• 3/4 c

  pinot noir or other spicy dry red wine
• 2 tsp

  chopped fresh thyme
• 1 can

  (28-oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 1

  rosemary sprig
• 1

  bay leaf
• salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c

  chopped fresh parsley