Traditional Beef Stew Recipe from USA | Ingredients: beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, and more

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup flour
• 2 1/2 lb (1.13 kg) beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 medium onions, cut into sixths
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 8 cups cold water, or chicken or beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
• 6 sprigs parsley
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/4 lb (567 g) medium red potatoes, quartered
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 7 canned whole, peeled tomatoes, lightly crushed
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar