My mom's beef stew recipe is my favorite thing my mom made growing up. 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 lb beef 3 tablespoons oil 2 cups beef broth 1 cup dry red wine 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon thyme 6 small potatoes 2 medium carrots 1 medium onion 5 oz frozen peas