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**Rustic Beef Stew Recipe: A Hearty Comfort Food for Any Season**
Whether you’re making it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering, this rustic beef stew recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
### **Ingredients**
– **2 lbs beef chuck roast** (cut into 1-inch cubes)
– **2 tablespoons olive oil** (for browning the beef)
– **1 large onion** (diced)
– **3 cloves garlic** (minced)
– **4 large carrots** (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
– **3 large potatoes** (peeled and diced)
– **2 stalks celery** (chopped)
– **1 cup red wine** (optional, for depth of flavor)
– **4 cups beef broth** (preferably low-sodium)
– **1 teaspoon dried thyme**
– **1 teaspoon dried rosemary**
– **2 bay leaves**
– **Salt and pepper** (to taste)
– **2 tablespoons tomato paste** (for richness)
– **2 tablespoons all-purpose flour** (for thickening, optional)
– **1 cup frozen peas** (added in the last 10 minutes of cooking, optional)