Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl

Ingredients

For the Beef Stew:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat (bite-sized pieces)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine (optional)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 bay leaf

• 2 cups potatoes, peeled & diced

• 1 cup frozen peas

For the Bread Bowls:

• 4 round bread loaves (sourdough works great)

• Olive oil or melted butter, for brushing

Instructions

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