Ghostly Beef Stew - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1/2 cup flour (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 yellow or white onion (diced)
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 8 oz. tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red wine (or use tomato juice with a splash of balsamic vinegar)
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 carrots (peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 lbs. Yukon Gold or russet potatoes
• 1 clove garlic ( peeled)
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup low fat milk
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme (or use 1/2 tsp fresh)