Classic Beef Stew

Bahan-bahan (8 porsi)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil, (divided)
• 16 ounces small cremini mushrooms
• 2 cups chopped sweet onions
• 3 medium garlic cloves, (minced)
• ⅓ cup all purpose flour
• 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• ¾ teaspoon salt, (divided)
• 1 cup dry red wine
• Two 14.5-ounce cans low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 cups 3/4-inch cubed, peeled white potato
• 1½ cups sliced carrots
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• fresh thyme sprigs, (optional)