INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup
flour (use gluten free flour as needed)
1 tsp
sea salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
onion powder
1/2 tsp
Italian seasoning
1 lb
beef chuck roast (or beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch chunks)
cooking oil (divided)
1
medium onion (diced into large chunks)
4 cloves
garlic (minced)
1 tbsp
red wine or balsamic vinegar
6 tbsp
tomato paste
3
medium Russet potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (can also use 10 baby potatoes and leave skin on))
1
medium sweet potato (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired))
2
medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
2
ribs celery (chopped)
1/2
star anise (optional but adds SO much flavor - found in the International section or spice aisle)
1 tsp
Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp
Italian seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
1
bay leaf
4 cups
beef broth (homemade or low sodium)
water (only as needed to cover the vegetables)
2 tsp
cornstarch + 3 teaspoons water to create a slurry - to thicken the stew if needed (can also use arrowroot starch if preferred)
2 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Salt and pepper