Beef Stew with Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat (sirloin Cut Into Cubes)
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 4 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 whole Shallots, Minced
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 8 ounces, weight Cremini Or White Button Mushrooms
• 1/2 cup Red Wine
• 1/2 can Beef Consomme
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• Pasta - Cooked And Drained
• 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme