Classic Beef Stew

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  Beef Chuck Roast(1361g)
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  2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More For Serving
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  1 Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More For Serving
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  Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
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  Olive oil(60g)

  Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

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  Yellow Onion
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  Celery
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  Carrots
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  Garlic
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  Tomato Paste(30g)
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  2 bay leaves
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  Thyme, Fresh
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  Low Sodium Beef Broth(1920g)
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  Beef bouillon cube(10g)
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  Potato, Yukon Gold
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  Green Beans(227g)
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  Parsley, Fresh(60g)
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  Bread, Crusty, White

Instructions

1. 1Season the chuck roast all over with the salt and pepper. Add the flour or cornstarch to a large bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well.
2. 2Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil just begins to smoke, working in batches, add the beef and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate.
3. 3Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions, celery, and diced carrots to the Dutch oven. If necessary, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves and thyme.
4. 4Return the beef to the Dutch oven along with the beef stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1½ hours, or until beef is falling apart.
5. 5Uncover and stir in the beef bouillon, carrot pieces, potatoes, and green beans. Cook until potatoes and carrots are fork tender, about 30 minutes more. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
6. 6Ladle stew into bowls. Top with parsley and serve with crusty bread.