Garlic Mushroom French Beef Stew

• 5 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large sweet onions, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pounds assorted fresh mushrooms, such as portobello, shiitake
• oyster), sliced
• 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
• 1 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese

1. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. In a stockpot, brown the beef in oil in batches. Remove and keep warm.
2. In the same pan, saute onions and carrots in 2 tablespoons butter for 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in mushrooms, potatoes, broth, wine, basil and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours. Uncover; simmer 20-30 minutes longer or until beef is tender.
3. In a small saucepan, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir into stew; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

beef sirloin tip roast, salt, pepper, olive oil, sweet onions, carrots, butter, garlic, mushrooms, oyster, potatoes, beef broth, red wine, fresh basil, allpurpose, heavy whipping cream, blue cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/garlic-mushroom-french-beef-stew/ (may not work)