Kinda Sorenson's Beef Stew by Nancy - Marisolio Tasting Bar

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons EVOO (such as Barnea or Arbequina) or Butter Olive Oil
• 5-6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• Cracked pepper
• 3 lbs. beef stew cubes
• 2 Tablespoons Berbere Spice Mix
• Dash Garlic Powder
• Neapolitan Balsamic Vinegar
• Olive Oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 3-4 carrots, cut in bite-size pieces
• 6 small red potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces
• 6 cremini mushrooms, cut in bite-size pieces
• 2 cups pomegranate juice
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and Pepper
• 1-1/2 Tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 Tablespoons diced basil (if using Neapolitan balsamic, omit)
• 2 Bay Leaves