Beef Stew

Best Ever Beef Stew

Ingredients:
2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups beef broth
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
4 large carrots, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 cups frozen peas
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Preparation:
Brown the Beef: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef and brown it on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.

Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same pot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic.

Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent.
Deglaze the Pot: Pour in a bit of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.

Add Remaining Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the remaining beef broth, bay leaves