Hearty Beef and Potato Stew with Rich Vegetables - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2.25 pounds beef chuck, trimmed and cut into chunks, brought to room temperature
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons corn starch
• 10 shallots, peeled
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 4 cups low sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons double concentrated tomato paste
• 13 ounces baby potatoes