Hearty Hearth Beef Stew | Minded Roots

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups gluten-free beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with additional beef broth)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)