Dredge the beef in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
3 lbs beef stew meat, 1/4 cup all purpose flour
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet and brown the meat on all sides.
3 tbsp olive oil
Transfer to a heavy pot or slow cooker.
Using the same skillet, saute the onions until lightly browned and transfer to the pot.
2 large onions
Add the carrots, potatoes, and turnips to the pot.
3 large carrots, 4 large new potatoes, 6 small small turnips
Deglaze the skillet with the coffee and add to the pot.
1 cup espresso coffee
Add the wine and thyme, stirring to combine all the ingredients.
1/2 cup dry red wine, 1 tsp dried thyme
Cover tightly and bake in a preheated 300F (150C) oven, or simmer over a very low flame on the stove top, or cook in the slow cooker set on high, for 2 to 3 hours.