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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large pot over high heat.
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Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper.
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Add meat to pot; sauti1/2 until brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
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Push meat to sides of pot.
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Reduce heat to medium; add 2 tablespoons oil to pot.
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Add onions; sauti1/2 until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
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Mix meat into onions.
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Add 1 cup wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, and bay leaves.
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Bring to boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover pot and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add carrots and 1 cup wine.
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Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Uncover, increase heat to high; boil until sauce is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes longer.
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Reduce heat to medium, add cornstarch mixture and simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
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Discard bay leaves.
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Season stew with salt and pepper.
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(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before serving, stirring occasionally.) Transfer stew to large bowl.
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Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Excellent with buttered egg noodles.