Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Penne Pasta Recipe - (2.3/5)

Ingredients

• 2-pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 whole shallots, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 -ounces, cremini or white button mushrooms
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/2 can beef consomme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16-ounce) box penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• water