Irish Beef Stew Recipe | The Leaf

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 lb. lean beef stew meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups beef broth, low sodium
• 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
• 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. of corn starch (optional)