Classic Beef Stew – Brown Pearcy

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Brown Pearcy premium beef stew meat, cut into 1½-inch chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1½-inch chunks
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 3 cups beef stock (preferably homemade or low-sodium)
• 1 cup dry red wine (optional, or substitute with more beef stock)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional, for added color)