- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 cups beef broth or stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in the tomato paste, flour and thyme.
- Pour in the broth or stock and add the bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the carrots and potatoes and simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
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