INGREDIENTS
1 lb
beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks
1 tsp
sea salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
onion powder
2 1/2 tsp
Italian seasoning, divided
1/3 cup
flour (use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed)
cooking oil
1
medium onion, cut into large chunks
3 cloves
garlic, minced
6 tbsp
tomato paste
2 tbsp
balsamic vinegar or red wine
4
medium Russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks
1
large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired)
3
medium carrots, peeled and cut into slices
2
ribs celery, chopped
1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
1
bay leaf
4 cups
beef broth, homemade or low sodium
water as needed to cover the vegetables
1 tbsp
fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
1
star anise (optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)
salt and pepper
Optional:
To thicken stew: Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons cornstarch or flour(all purpose, gluten free or arrowroot powder)+ 3 tablespoons cool water