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Preheat oven to 375 F.
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Put the beef cubes into a bowl and toss with flour, 1/2 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
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Add half of the olive oil into the bottom of a large oven-safe pot and heat on high heat.
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Add beef in a layer and sear for about a minute or two before flipping.
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Turn heat to medium and sear on all sides for a minute or two then remove beef from pot to a plate.
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Turn to medium-low and add the other half of the olive oil.
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Then add mushrooms.
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Cook mushrooms until soft.
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Add the onions and mix around until onions have softened and started to really caramelize.
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Get all the bits from the bottom of the pot while mixing.
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Add the garlic and mix.
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Cook for another minute.
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Mix in beef, remainder of salt and pepper, paprika, thyme, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
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Add tomatoes and red chili pepper, and mix in.
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Add beef broth and mix in.
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Place lid on top of pot and place in the oven for 45 to 60 minutes or until beef is tender.
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When done, remove pot from oven.
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Add chopped parsley and mix.
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Serve on top of pasta as pictured or even on top of mashed potatoes or polenta!
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For the pasta: Boil a large pot of water.
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Add plenty of salt and add pasta.
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Cook for about 7 minutes or according to your package instructions for al dente.
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Drain and serve.