Beef stew

2 pounds of stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons flour

2 cups beef broth

1 cup red wine (optional)

1 large onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

4 carrots, peeled and sliced

4 celery stalks, sliced

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

 

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