INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 pounds well-marbled beef chuck, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 2-inch pieces
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Salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 large Spanish onion, chopped
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2 cups soft, dry red wine, such as Merlot
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4 thyme sprigs
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4 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon coriander seeds and 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, tied in cheesecloth
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1 quart beef stock or low-sodium broth
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 pound white mushrooms, quartered
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1 cup water
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1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley