Annie's Beef Stew

This hearty and tasty beef stew that my family loves is an adaptation of a recipe from The New Basics cookbook.

Ingredients:
1-2 lb. beef, cut into cubes
10-15 baby red potatoes, quartered
1/2 lb. baby carrots, halved lengthwise
1 onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic
15 oz. can diced tomatoes
3 c. beef broth
1 c. red wine
1 1/2 Tbs. Montana steak seasoning
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. basil
salt & pepper
olive oil

Directions:
Sprinkle steak seasoning over beef cubes and let sit while you cut up the veggies. In skillet, brown beef with a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Remove to dutch oven. Next, saute the onions, garlic and baby carrots for 4-5 minutes, until onions are slightly browned and caramelized, adding more olive oil as needed. Remove to dutch oven. Finally, saute potatoes, thyme and basil for 4-5 minutes. Remove to dutch oven. Add broth, wine, and salt & pepper to taste, and bring to a boil on the stove. Place in 375 degree oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Serve alone or over egg noodles.