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Beef stew

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  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 2½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Combine the flour, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder.
Coating the chuck in seasoned flour
  • 3 lb chuck roast
Cut the chuck roast into one to one and a half inch pieces and coat in the flour mixture.
  • 3 tbsp oil
Set a Dutch oven on medium high heat with three tablespoons of oil.
Brown the meat in a single layer without crowding, two minutes a side, in two batches; remove.
  • oil
  • 1 whole yellow onion
Add a little more oil and the onion, saute two minutes, scraping the browned bits.
Add the minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves
  • 4 cup beef broth
Add the beef broth and tomato paste and mix to dissolve the paste.
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
Add the bay leaves and chili flakes.
Return the meat and its juices, bring to a simmer, cover, reduce to medium-low and cook 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • carrots
  • celery
Add the carrots and celery, cover and cook 10 minutes.
Adding carrots, celery and potatoes
  • yellow potatoes
Add the potatoes, cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes until the potatoes and meat are tender.
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • chopped parsley
Optional: stir in the frozen peas and give it a couple of minutes.
Checking doneness and finishing
Add chopped parsley and taste for salt.
Serve, with mashed potatoes if wanted.
Serving over mashed potatoes