Delicious beef stew recipe

Ingredients:

• 1.2 lbs (approximately 900 g) stew meat, cut into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 4 celery stalks, sliced
• 7-8 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• All-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

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