Beef Stew Recipe | Rich, Hearty, and Perfect for Comfort Food Lovers

Ingredients

• 1 kg stewing beef (e.g., chuck), cut into bite-sized cubes
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 750 ml beef stock
• 250 ml red wine (optional, or substitute with more stock)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• Salt
• black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish