Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce – Rich, Tender & Easy Recipe | Sharp Blades

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups red wine (Cabernet or Merlot)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
• 1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 200g (7 oz) mushrooms, sliced (optional)