Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:
1 lb. stewing beef, cut to chunks,
1 medium onion, chopped,
3 cloves garlic, chopped,
1/2 cup flour,
1 teaspoon paprika,
1/2 cup diced roma tomatoes from can,
2 carrots, diced,
2/3 cup dry red wine,
1/2 cup beef broth or brown beef stock,
1 pinch dry oregano,
1 bay leaf,
3 tbsp. olive oil,
salt and pepper to taste.

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Recipe: Mix the flour, paprika, salt and pepper in a plate or plastic bag and dredge the beef in it. Heat the oil in a large skillet and brown the beef. Remove the beef from the pan and keep it in a plate. Add the vegetables to the skillet, except the roma tomatoes. Saute for about 5 minutes and deglaze with the red wine and beef broth. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add the beef and roma tomatoes. Add the bay leaf and oregano and simmer the beef stew for at least 20 minutes, or until the beef is tender. Check for salt and season if necessary. Serve the stew in dinner plates with a scoop of rice or mashed potatoes in the center of the plate.