INGREDIENTS
Vegetable oil, for searing
2 1/2 lb
beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp
unsalted butter
2
medium onions, cut into 6ths
5 cloves
garlic, crushed
1 tbsp
tomato paste
1/3 cup
all-purpose flour, or to cover
10 cups
cold water, or chicken or beef broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
6
sprigs parsley
6
sprigs fresh thyme
2
bay leaves
1 1/4 lb
medium red potatoes, quartered
4
medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2
celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
7
canned whole, peeled tomatoes, lightly crushed
2
to 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste