The Best Beef Stew Rich Hearty Comfort Food - Chef YoYo

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (approx. 1 cup, 125g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1/2 cup, 75g)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (25g)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (14.5 oz/400g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (12 oz/355ml) bottle of stout or 1 cup (240ml) dry red wine
• 4 cups (950ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste (15ml)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lb (450g) baby potatoes, halved or quartered if large
• 1 lb (450g) parsnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas