Burgundy Beef & Vegetable Stew
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound beef eye round
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (13 3/4 ounces) ready-to-serve beef broth
- 1/2 cup Burgundy wine
- 3 large cloves garlic, crushed
- 11/2 cups baby carrots
- 1 cup frozen whole pearl onions
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tablespoons water
- 1 package (8 ounces) frozen sugar snap peas
Instructions
Trim fat from beef, cut into 1-inch pieces. In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium high hunt until hot. Add beef (half at a time) and brown evenly, stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Season with thyme, salt and pepper. Stir in broth, wine and garlic. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots and onions. Cover and continue cooking 35 to 40 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Bring beef stew to a boil over medium-high heat. Add cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in sugar snap peas. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until peas are heated through. Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup) Total preparation and cooking time: 2 1/2 hours