Portuguese Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Heat olive oil in large pot.
2. 2
   Lightly brown meat 3 to 6 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove.
4. 4
   Brown onions.
5. 5
   Add mushrooms and lightly brown. Add tomatoes, wine, chicken stock, pepper, salt, parsley and basil (if desired).
6. 6
   Return meat to pot.
7. 7
   Stir after adding each ingredient (fennel also may be desired).
8. 8
   Stir completely.
9. 9
   Simmer 45 minutes, stirring often.
10. 10
    Thicken, if desired, with cornstarch or flour.
11. 11
    Garnish with chopped parsley.