Name: Hearty Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 40 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 700g (1.5 lbs) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) cubes; 1.5 teaspoons (9g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more to taste; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large (approx 200g) yellow onion, diced (about 1.5 cups); 3 medium (approx 200g) carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick rounds or half-moons; 2 stalks (approx 100g) celery, sliced into 0.5-inch (1.2 cm) pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 2 tablespoons (30g) tomato paste; 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (240ml) dry red wine (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot), optional but highly recommended; 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium beef broth; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 600g (approx 2 large) Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) chunks; 1/4 cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; 4 slices crusty bread, for serving

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