Witch’s Cauldron Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt
• black pepper
• 4 large carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen