Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. 1

   Toss beef cubes in rice flour, shaking off excess.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, cooking 5 minutes until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste, then return beef to the pot along with potatoes, broth, and bay leaves.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered 75-90 minutes, until beef is fork-tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.