Tasty!! I enjoyed the flavor the cinnamon stick added to the overall dish! I would like a thicker, gravy-like base... this recipe was a little too watery. Next time! =) I added a LOT of extra carrots and parsnips, which I love! Not something I will make regularly (which isn't saying much since I love trying new recipes too much to have things twice!) but something I could go to if I had beef chunks I want to use up!

My husband requests this all the time now! only changes: didn't have cheesecloth, so I just tossed in a little of each spice. I also added a package of onion soup mix instead of the whole white onions. Wonderful meal that tastes just as good if not better heated the next day!

This stew was really good and simple to make. I will make it again.