✔ 2 lbs beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes) 🥩
✔ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for coating the beef)
✔ 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ 2 tablespoons olive oil 🛢️
✔ 1 medium onion (diced) 🧅
✔ 3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 3 large carrots (cut into chunks) 🥕
✔ 3 medium potatoes (cubed, Yukon Gold or Russet) 🥔
✔ 2 celery stalks (chopped)
✔ 1 cup mushrooms (optional, for depth of flavor) 🍄
For the Broth:
✔ 4 cups beef broth 🍖
✔ 1 cup red wine (optional, but adds incredible depth) 🍷
✔ 1 tablespoon tomato paste 🍅
✔ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
✔ 1 teaspoon dried thyme 🌿
✔ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
✔ 1 bay leaf 🍃
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end for a pop of color!)
🔹 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a spicy kick 🌶️
🔹 ½ teaspoon rosemary for extra depth
