2 tablespoons oil

1 large onion, diced

2 pounds 1-inch beef cubes (Use your choice cut of meat or purchase what the stores call “beef cubes” or “beef stew”)

2 cloves crushed garlic or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

1/4 cup red wine, such as Tuscanini Red Cooking Wine

3 cups root vegetables, cut into even 1-inch pieces (I used carrots, potatoes, sweet potato, parsnip, and celery knob)

1 can diced tomatoes

1 tablespoon Tuscanini Tomato Paste

2 cups beef or chicken broth

1 tablespoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 teaspoons chopped parsley or 2 cubes frozen parsley

2 teaspoons chopped basil or 2 cubes frozen basil