Hearty Beef Stew - Macey's

Ingredients

• 2-4 tbs. oil
• 3 lb. chuck roast, cubed
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, cut into thick slices
• 4 yukon potatoes, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbs. butter
• 2 tbs. flour