Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Beef chuck, cubed - 1.5 pounds
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Onion, chopped - 1 large
• Garlic cloves, minced - 3 cloves
• Carrots, sliced - 2 large
• Celery stalks, chopped - 2 stalks
• Potatoes, diced - 3 medium
• Beef broth - 3 cups
• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
• Thyme, dried - 1 teaspoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Frozen peas - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.

3. 3.

   Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper and brown them in batches, then set aside.

4. 4.

   In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.

5. 5.

   Add carrots, celery, and potatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes.

6. 6.

   Return the beef to the pot and stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.

7. 7.

   Bring to a simmer, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven.

8. 8.

   Bake for 1.5 hours, until the beef is tender.

9. 9.

   Remove from oven, stir in frozen peas, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Facts