Delicious and Tender Beef Cacciatore

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf