Beef Stew Casserole – Rocky Ridge Farms

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 pound stew meat
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups potatoes, cooked and cubed
• 1/2 cup onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced and cooked
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 1/4 cups water, divided
• *optional - single pie crust