Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

2 lb

stew meat

1 tsp

salt (plus more to taste)

1/4 tsp

black pepper (plus more to taste)

small yellow onion (chopped)

1 1/2 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 1/2 tsp

minced fresh thyme

5 cups

beef broth (divided)

bay leaf

medium potatoes (I used yukon gold) (cut into large-bite size pieces (about 5 cups))

1 cup

chopped celery (cut into large-bite size pieces)

2 cups

chopped carrots (cut into large-bite size pieces)

2 cups

chopped butternut squash (cut into large-bite size pieces)

1 cup

frozen peas

1/4 cup

all purpose flour

minced parsley (for garnish)