Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 pounds cubed beef for stew
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cups red wine (Merlot works great)
• 1 tablespoon beef base, or to taste
• 1 quart milk
• 6 carrots, diced
• 6 stalks celery, diced
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoons ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt