Created by lazyme on February 24, 2015
Step 1: Heat oven to 325F. Have a shallow 3 quart baking dish ready.
Step 2: Coat meat with flour, shaking off excess.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Brown meat in 2 to 3 batches, adding more oil as needed. Remove to baking dish with a slotted spoon.
Step 5: Add carrots and onions to dish.
Step 6: Mix wine, garlic, salt and herbs. Add and stir to distribute.
Step 7: Cover tightly with lid or foil. Bake 2 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. (If making ahead, refrigerate stew and mashed potatoes separately up to 3 days.).
Step 8: To serve: (If made ahead, reheat stew, covered, in 375ºF oven 40 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbling).
Step 9: Increase oven temperature to 425F.
Step 10: Spoon mashed potatoes on stew and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Step 11: Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer until edges of potatoes are golden brown.