INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 red onion, cut into medium dice
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3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 pounds stew beef (boneless chuck), excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 1/2 cups dry red wine
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8 sprigs fresh thyme
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3 medium tomatoes, halved
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 cups vegetable stock or broth
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1 cup instant polenta