Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 lbs beef stew meat
  • 2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1/3 cup leek, chopped fine
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 large yukon gold potatoes or 2 large red potatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1/3 c. chopped fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, diced
  • 1 cup cremini mushroom, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, to thicken sauce if needed
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  • Heat 2 TBSPs oil in large skillet, season meat with salt and pepper, stir meat in oil until slightly browned.
  • Transfer meat into crock-pot and add onions and 2 TBSPs oil to skillet, reduce heat to medium-saute onions until golden brown, mix with meat.
  • Saute leeks briefly in skillet and add to meat and onions in crock pot.
  • Add wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, water, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer for 4-5 hours on low setting, or 2 on high.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and beef broth. Cook another 2 hours.
  • Add mushrooms. Cook for final hour on low setting.
  • Uncover, increase heat, stir until thickened-add cornstarch if necessary. Discard bay leaves.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.