Servings

6

Ready In:

1.5 Hours

Prep Time:

20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 Cups winter vegetables (such as carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes) 

  • 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 1/2 Ibs beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 3/4 Cup chicken broth

  • 5 Bay Leaves

  • 1/2 tsp. Thyme Leaves

  • 1/2 tsp. Coarse Black Pepper

  • 1/2 tsp. salt

  • 1/4 Cup dry red wine (substitute apple juice if desired)

  • 3 Cups prepared mashed potatoes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425.

Toss vegetables and onion with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Place on baking sheet; roast 20 minutes or until golden.

Step 2

Sauté beef in 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 mins. or until browned. Add roasted vegetables, chicken broth, 3 bay leaves, thyme, pepper, salt and wine. Simmer 5-20 mins., or until sauce is slightly thick.

Step 3

Prepare fresh or instant mashed potatoes, adding 2 bay leaves to the water. Serve stew over mashed potatoes.