Beef Stew

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1.2 kg / 2.4lb chuck beef (, cut into 3.5 cm / 1.5" cubes (Note 1))
• 1 tsp each salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil (, divided)
• 1 large onion (, halved then cut into 1 cm / 2/5" slices)
• 4 g arlic cloves (, minced)
• 3 carrots (, cut into 2.5cm / 1" pieces on the diagonal)
• 2 celery stalks (, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" pieces)
• 1/3 cup / 50g flour
• 3 cups / 750ml beef broth / stock (, salt reduced)
• 2 cups / 500 ml red wine (, bold and dry (Cab Sauv, Burgundy, Merlot) (Note 2))
• 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves (, fresh or dried)
• 4 sprigs thyme
• 400 g / 14 oz baby potatoes (, halved)
• More salt and pepper (, to taste.)