Easy Beef Stew

What you'll need

• 2 lbsbeef chuck roast, cut into cubes
• to tastesalt and black pepper
• 3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1yellow onion, diced
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 2 tablespoonstomato paste
• 4 cupsbeef broth
• 1.5 lbspotatoes, cubed
• 3carrots, sliced
• 2 stalkscelery, sliced
• 1bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoondried thyme

Let's cook

1. 1Season the beef with salt and pepper, then toss with the flour to coat.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
3. 3Add the onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened, then stir in the garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute.
4. 4Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits, and return the beef to the pot along with the bay leaf and thyme.
5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
6. 6Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery, and simmer for another 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables and beef are tender.
7. 7Remove the bay leaf, season with additional salt and pepper, and serve hot.