Vegetable beef stew

Ingredients

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• 2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf

Let’s make it

1. Toss beef with salt, pepper, and flour.
2. Brown the beef in oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add onion and cook 3 minutes, then stir in carrots, potatoes, broth, tomato paste, and bay leaf.
4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
5. Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.