Beef And Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 kg beef, chuck or rump, cubed
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ½ tbsp tomato paste
• 17 g all-purpose flour
• 240 ml red wine (omit for halal)
• 240 ml beef broth
• 240 ml water
• ½ bay leaf
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp sugar
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 2.5cm
• 227 g potatoes
• fresh parsley, chopped