Beef Bourguignon

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds stew meat
• 2 c sliced onions
• 2 c sliced carrots
• 1 c diced bell pepper
• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 12 oz pkg sliced mushrooms
• 1 14 oz beef broth
• 1 1/2 c dry red wine
• 2 garlic cloves, pressed
• 2 tbs tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbs flour
• 2 tbs butter, softened

Preparation

1. Heat oil in large dutch oven. Add beef & cook in batches til brown. Remove to plate.
2. Add onion, carrot, & bell pepper; cook stirring occasionally til brown, about 5 min.
3. Return beef and any juices to pan. Add tomatoes and next 8 ingredients(through pepper).
4. Cover and bring to simmer; cook 2 hours til meat is tender.
5. Mix butter and flour to a paste. Add 1/2 c pan juices to flour mix and whisk til very smooth.
6. Add to pan and stir well.