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Preheat the oven to 325F.
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Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
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Season beef with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a 9-quart Dutch oven over high heat until hot but not smoking.
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Working in batches, cook the beef, flipping once, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Transfer beef to the wire rack.
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Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Add onions to pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 10 minutes.
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Raise heat to medium.
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Add garlic; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in brown sugar, cider, stock, and 1/2 cup water.
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Add thyme, rosemary, and parsley.
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Return beef to pot.
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Bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat.
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Cover; transfer to oven.
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Cook until almost fork-tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Remove pot from oven.
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Stir in parsnips, carrots, and potatoes.
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Return to oven; cook until fork tender, 1 hour 10 minutes more.
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Gently transfer beef and vegetables to a baking sheet or a plate.
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Skim fat from cooking liquid.
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Simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half, about 7 minutes.
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Return beef and vegetables to pot.
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Season with salt and pepper; toss gently.
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Transfer to serving platter.
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Sprinkle with parsley.