Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 lb. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¾ cup frozen peas