Classic Stovetop Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tsp

sea salt

1 tsp

dried crushed rosemary

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

dried marjoram

1 tsp

paprika

1/2 tsp

fresh ground black pepper

2 tbsp

vegetable oil, (plus additional as needed)

2 lb

beef stew meat

1 cup

diced white or yellow onion

stalks celery, (chopped)

1 tsp

minced garlic

3 tbsp

tomato paste

1 cup

medium to full-bodied red wine ((like Cabernet, Zinfandel, or Merlot))

2 cups

low-sodium beef broth

1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

bay leaf

1 lb

baby yellow or red potatoes, (or a combination of both, halved or quartered)

or 4 carrots, (peeled and roughly chopped)

1 cup

frozen peas, (no need to thaw)

1/4 cup

fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup

water

2 tbsp

cornstarch