20-Minute Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb. boneless stewing beef, cut into 1-inch
• cubes
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 3 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups red wine
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb. new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs