1 -2 tablespoon olive oil |
2 cloves garlic, finely minced |
2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat or 2 1/2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1 inch chunks |
1/4 cup flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon california garlic powder |
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, snipped |
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, crushed |
1 package beef bouillon |
1 (10 ounce) can beef consomme |
3/4-1 cup burgundy wine or 3/4-1 cup merlot |
1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms |
2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed w/ (optional) |
2 tablespoons water (optional) |
1/4-1/2 cup freshly chopped parsley (about) (optional) |