Slow-Cooked Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe | Clove

Ingredients

• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, large, chopped
• 2 onions, large, chopped
• 4 carrots, large, peeled, chopped
• 2 cups zucchini, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley, optional
• 3 cups beef broth, low-sodium
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 2 lb lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• brown rice, cooked, for serving
• 2 cups green beans, chopped
• 3 cups diced tomatoes, no salt added, canned or fresh
• 4 cloves garlic, minced