Hearty Beef Stew – Foodland Super Market

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup bacon, sliced into 1/2" pieces
• 2 medium-large onions, chopped (2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup full-bodied red wine
• 2 cups homemade chicken broth or low-sodium canned broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4" thick or 1/2 lb. baby carrots
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 5 red bliss potatoes, washed and cut into quarters