Name: Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 160 min
Total time: 165 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1.2 kg / 2.4lb chuck beef (, cut into 3.5 cm / 1.5" cubes (Note 1)); 1 tsp each salt and pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil (, divided); 1 large onion (, halved then cut into 1 cm / 2/5" slices); 4 garlic cloves (, minced); 3 carrots (, cut into 2.5cm / 1" pieces on the diagonal); 2 celery stalks (, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" pieces); 1/3 cup / 50g flour; 3 cups / 750ml beef broth / stock (, salt reduced); 2 cups / 500 ml red wine (, bold and dry (Cab Sauv, Burgundy, Merlot) (Note 2)); 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaves (, fresh or dried); 4 sprigs thyme; 400 g / 14 oz baby potatoes (, halved); More salt and pepper (, to taste.)