FOOD 52's SECRET INGREDIENT BEEF STEW Recipe

Ingredients

• 5-5 1/2 pounds beef stewing meat, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
• salt
• pepper
• 1/3 cup mixed olive and canola oil
• 2 leeks, washed well and cut thinly
• 1 large onion, diced
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 celery ribs, diced
• 4 ounces white mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 anchovies
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cup red wine
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup canned whole tomatoes with juices
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 bay leaves
• 3/4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley