High Plains Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Lazy T Ranch chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)