Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients:
For the Beef Stew:
* 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 3 carrots, sliced
* 3 potatoes, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 4 cups beef broth
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon dried thyme
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
* 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
For the Mashed Potatoes:
* 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
