Easy Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp flour
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 lb boneless chuck roast
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 med yellow onion, large dice
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 med carrots
• 3 med celery stalks
• 4 med yukon gold potatoes (~1.5lb)
• 1 cup frozen peas

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place 1/4 cup of the flour and the measured salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk to combine; set aside. Trim the roast and cut into 1-1.5" cubes. Place the meat in the flour mix and toss to coat.
2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Shake off the excess flour from about 1/3 of the meat and add it to the pot. Cook, stirring rarely, until browned all over, about 4-5 min. Remove to a large bowl. Repeat with the rest of the meat and set aside.
3. Add the onion to the pot and season with salt/pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to brown; ~5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir to coat the onion, and cook until the raw flavor has cooked off, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Sprinkle in the remaining Tbsp of flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until the raw flavor has cooked off, about 1 minute. Pour in the wine, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and cook until the mixture has thickened, ~3 minutes.
5. Return the meat and any accumulated juices in the bowl to the pot. Add the broth, bay leaves, and thyme and stir to combine. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmmer uncovered for 1 hour.
6. Cut the carrots, celery, and potatoes into large pieces and add them to the pot (peer first if desired). Stir to combine, cover with a tight lid, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables and meat and knife tender, about 1 hour more.
7. Remove the bay leaves and thyme stems. Stir in peas and simmer uncovered until warmed through, ~5 minutes. Season with salt/pepper as needed.