Easy Stovetop Beef Stew

Easy Stovetop Beef Stew

Ingredients:

• Cut 2 pounds of beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes.
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion coarsely chopped
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 pound potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 6 carrots coarsely chopped
• 3 celery sticks sliced
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups vegetable or beef soup
• Fresh parsley for garnishing

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