Gluten Free Beef Stew for 10 Cups: Tender

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium gluten-free beef broth
• 2 tbsp gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
• 1 1/2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp cold water
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped