- 1 1/2 pounds beef for stew, cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can ready-to-serve beef broth
- 1/2 cup Burgundy wine
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups baby carrots
- 1 cup frozen whole pearl onions
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 (8 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas
- Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Brown beef in batches; drain off drippings. Return beef to pan; season with thyme, salt and pepper.
- Stir in broth, wine and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/4 hours. Stir in carrots and onions; continue cooking, covered, 30 to 45 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Stir cornstarch mixture and add to Dutch oven; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in sugar snap peas. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.