Hearty Cabbage and Beef Stew - Teresa's Recipes

Ingredients

• Beef stew meat, 2 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Salt, 1 teaspoon, to taste
• Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
• Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
• Onion, 1 large, chopped
• Garlic, 4 cloves, minced
• Carrots, 3, sliced
• Potatoes, 2 large, diced
• Cabbage, 1 small head, chopped
• Beef broth, 4 cups
• Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons
• Bay leaf, 1
• Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)