Saw the post below and had to come back and see what the meant.
A friend made this absolutely delicious stew today with wine, parsnips and what the hell to do I know. But, was it ever good. No tomatoes, which cut back on the acid.
It was similar to a stew by 21 Club in New York.
I sear the beef tips with sweet onions and a jar of mushrooms, then pour beef stock in, add several ounces of port and in fifteen minutes of ‘brought to a bubble’, add red potatoes in 1 1/2 inch chunks and baby carrots. It cooks all day and warms my evening.