Ingredients:
1.5 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or brisket), cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cups beef broth
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
½ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
