Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lbs beef tenderloin pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 3 slices bacon (cut into pieces)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 medium potatoes (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instruction

  • Add oil to large pot over medium high heat. Next unwrap two packages of beef and add to hot pan. Liberally season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once beef is finished searing, remove from pan and place to the side.
  • Next add chopped onion and bacon to pan and brown.
  • Add garlic and only cook for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in flour and stir together and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste then pour in beef stock, red wine and balsamic vinegar.
  • Next add potatoes, carrots and thyme sprigs and add back in beef and season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling turn stew down to medium low, cover and continue to cook until thickened and ready for about 1 1/2 hours.