The Best Beef Stew Ever | Faxo

Ingredients

• 1 T. vegetable oil, or more as needed
• 2 lb. beef chuck stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled, cut into rounds
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. tomato paste
• 6 c. low-sodium beef broth
• 1 c. dry red wine (Merlot, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel or Shiraz will work as well )
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 lb. baby potatoes, halved
• 1 c. frozen peas
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, for garnish