Easy Stovetop Beef Stew {One Pot Recipe} - Feel Good Foodie

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt (divided)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 ½ pound yukon potatoes (cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 6 carrots (chopped)
• 3 celery sticks (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups vegetable or beef broth
• Fresh parsley for serving