Beef & Lentil Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck , cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt
• freshly ground pepper
• 2 cups celery , chopped
• 4 large carrots , peeled and chopped
• 3 cups onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic , chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 6 (14.5-ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Lentils , rinsed and sorted
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley