Tuscan-Style Stew

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   1.In a stainless steel or plastic mixing bowl,combine wine and garlic and marinate beef,refrigerated 4 hours(I did it for 12 hrs),then remove meat,pat dry and reserve marinade.

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   2.In a large heavy bottom pot, heat veg. oil and saute onion over low heat until translcent but not browned.

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   3.In a large fry pan saute beef and then sausage until browned.

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   4.Increase heat on heavy bottomed pot and add celery,potatoes,carrots and cook 5 mins,stirring constantly.

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   5.Add beef,sausage and juices from fry pan to pot.

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   6.Add tomatoes,tomato paste,beef base powder,worcestershire,herbs, spices,brown sugar reserved marinade and water.

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   7.Bring to a boil, then reduce temperature to simmer for 3 to 5 hrs covered stirring occasionally. Near the end increase heat and add just enough flour water slurry to thicken as desired.

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   Reduce heat and simmer 20 mins longer.

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   8.Serve with freshly grated parmesan and garlic croutons to taste.

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