How To Make Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

beef stewing meat (trimmed and cut into 2-3 inch cubes)

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground pepper

4 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 cup

red wine

2 tbsp

butter (unsalted)

medium onion (peeled and finely diced)

medium onion (cut into quarters)

5 cloves

garlic (minced)

4 cloves

garlic (whole)

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tbsp

tomato paste

4 cups

beef broth (low-sodium, more if needed)

bay leaves

bunch of fresh thyme

medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4-inch rounds)

1 cup

celery (diced)

1 lb

mini red potatoes (peeled and cut into halves)

8 oz

baby Bella mushrooms (cleaned, stem removed and cap cut into halves)

Fresh parsley (for garnish)