INGREDIENTS
2 lb
beef stew meat that is cut into 1" chunks, patted completely dry with a paper towel
salt and pepper
1 tbsp
olive oil
6
medium carrots, cut into 3/4" chunks
6
medium celery stalks, cut into 3/4" chunks
1
large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves
garlic, grated or finely minced
1/2 cup
tomato paste
1 oz
package of dried shiitake mushrooms, blended to a powder in your blender or spice grinder
8 cups
chicken or beef stock
2
large gold potatoes, cut into 3/4" chunks (I leave the skin on)
8 cups
chicken or beef stock
2 tsp
thyme leaves (dried or fresh)
2
bay leaves
1 1/2 cups
frozen peas (leave out if doing Whole30)