Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, toss beef cubes with flour until evenly coated
In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
Add beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes
Add diced onion and minced garlic, saut until fragrant, about 2 minutes
Pour in beef broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot
Add carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, and bay leaf
Season with salt and pepper
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until beef and vegetables are tender
Remove bay leaf before serving






