Name: Wheat Berries with Braised Beef and Parsnips
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 12 ounces boneless beef chuck or round, cut into large cubes; Salt and black pepper; 2 onions, cut into wedges; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1/2 cup red wine; 4 cups beef or vegetable stock or water, or more as needed; 3/4 cup wheat berries; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig fresh thyme, or several pinches dried; 1 pound parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

A rich, substantial wintertime stew that benefits from fresh vegetables added late enough that they don't turn to mush. To turn this into a delicious twist on the Belgian classic, beef carbonnade, omit the wine and use your favorite dark beer in place of half of the stock.

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