Hearty and comforting American-style beef stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste