Irish Stew


	Irish Stew



	Ingredients -

	1 cup Burgundy or other Dry Red Wine 1 clove Garlic, minced 2 Bay Leaves 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1/4 teaspoon Dried Whole Thyme 3 pounds Lean Beef for stewing, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup Olive Oil 2 (10 1/2 ounces) cans Condensed Beef Broth, undiluted 6 Carrots, scraped and cut into 2-inch slices 12 small Boiling Onions 6 medium Potatoes, peeled and halved

	Preparation:
	Combine first 6 ingredients; pour over beef in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Drain meat, reserving marinade. Remove and discard bay leaves. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat; brown beef in oil. Add broth and reserved marinade; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots, onions and potatoes. Cover and cook 30 minutes.