Beef ragout country-style

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsBoneless beef chuck eye
Roast, cut in 1 1/4\" cubes
2tablespoonsOlive oil
3largesOnions,each cut in 8 pieces
4largesCloves garlic,crushed
1can(28 oz) tomatoes, drained
And quartered
5tablespoonsChopped parsley, divided
1teaspoonDried thyme leaves
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1cupRed Burgundy wine
1cupBeef broth
½poundsMushrooms,quartered
1can(6 oz) pitted ripe olives,
Drained
Hot cooked noodles
Parsley

Directions

Trim excess fat from beef cubes.Brown cubes in hot oil in Dutch oven over high heat(in 2 batches,if necessary).Add onions;brown lightly;add garlic.Stir in tomatoes,3 tbsp.parsley,thyme,salt and pepper.Add wine and beef broth to just cover;bring to boil.Reduce heat;cover and simmer 1 hour. Add mushrooms;cover and simmer 1 to 1½ hours or until beef is tender.If desired,simmer,uncovered,last 10 minutes to reduce liquid. Add olives;heat through;stir in remaining parsley.Serve ragout with hot cooked noodles.Garnish with parsley.Makes 4 to 6 servings.