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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, then remove from pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add onions and garlic, sauté until onions are translucent.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Pour in red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Return beef to the pot, add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
7. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours.
8. Add carrots and potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
9. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
10. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems before serving.

Prep

• Thaw beef chuck if frozen
• Prepare homemade beef broth if not using store-bought