INGREDIENTS
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⅓ cup (75 mL) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp (2 mL) EACH: salt and dried thyme
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¼ tsp (1 mL) EACH: pepper and crushed dried rosemary
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1 lb (500 g) stewing beef, cut into 1 in (2.5 cm) cubes
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2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil or butter
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½ cup (125 mL) leeks (white part only), shallots or onions, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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4 cup (1 L) coarsely chopped portobello mushrooms (1 in/2.5 cm chunks)
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2 ½ cup (625 mL) beef broth or stock
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½ cup (125 mL) dry red wine
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1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
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salt and pepper to taste