1-First: combine the flour, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper; toss the 2 pounds of stewing beef in this mixture to coat it evenly.

2-Next, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; brown the beef in batches and set it aside to lock in those rich flavors.

3-Then, cook the 1 chopped onion in the pot until soft, about 3 minutes, to build a flavorful base.

4-After that, add 6 cups beef broth and ½ cup red wine if you’re using it, scraping up those tasty browned bits from the pot. Stir in the beef, 1 pound cubed potatoes, 4 carrots cut into 1-inch pieces, 4 ribs celery cut into 1-inch pieces, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh for a beef stew recipe with rich flavors that really shines.

5-Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender, which might take up to 90 minutes for that perfect tenderness.

6-Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry, then slowly add it to the boiling stew to thicken it up.

7-Finally, stir in ¾ cup peas and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste for a hearty finish to your beef stew recipe for hearty meals.