Hearty Beef and Vegetable Stew (Romanian-Style with Mamaliga) - Yummy Expert

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp sweet paprika (or hot, to taste)
• 400 g beef, cut into cubes
• 4 tbsp oil (divided)
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 600 ml water
• 30 ml broth (or tomato passata)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• 2 carrots, cut into large chunks
• 5 potatoes, cubed
• Green celery, chopped (to taste)
• Green peas (handful, to taste)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)