"In our family, boeuf bourguignon has been a staple for generations. I wanted a meatless alternative. All this dish needs is a French baguette. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
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2 medium onions, halved and sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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8 large portobello mushrooms, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine
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2 cups mushroom broth or vegetable broth, divided
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
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1 package (14.4 ounces) frozen pearl onions
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour