Hearty Beef And Mushroom Stew Recipe

• 12 ounce fresh mushrooms - (to 16 ounce) coarsely minced
• 3 med potatoes - (to 4) cut in 1" pcs
• 1 lrg carrot - (to 2) cut in 1/4" slices
• 4 x garlic cloves thinly sliced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely-grnd black pepper
• 1/2 c. red wine - (may substitute beef broth or possibly water)
• 1 pkt dry brown gravy mix
• 1 Tbsp. dry chopped onion - (or possibly a small minced fresh onion)
• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 1 x soup bone or possibly beef shank

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