Favourite Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Pat meat dry with a paper towel.
2. 2
   Heat oil & butter together in a large heavy saucepan.
3. 3
   Add meat & cook, stirring constantly, until browned all over.
4. 4
   Remove from pot, cover & set aside.
5. 5
   To juices remaining in pot, add chopped onion & cook, stirring often, until tender.
6. 6
   Add a little more butter, if necessary.
7. 7
   Stir in flour & cook, stirring, until mixture is golden.
8. 8
   Return meat to pot.
9. 9
   Add next 6 ingredients (if using wine, I recommend adding this first to deglaze) - bring to a boil, stirring up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
10. 10
    Reduce heat, cover & simmer until the meat is tender- about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
11. 11
    Add vegetables & continue to simmer until veggies are tender- about 30 minutes.
12. 12
    Taste & adjust seasoning, if necessary.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with parsley.