OUT WEST: Food & Lifestylewww.outwestlifestyle.comEasy Weeknight Beef Stew quickly cooked with large pieces of tri-tip steak, creamy gold potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and peas.
Coat beef pieces with flour, smoked paprika and salt.
Heat large pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil, then sear flour coated beef pieces until just browned on all sides.
Add in shallot, celery, carrots, mushrooms, garlic and tomato paste, stirring well. Pour in beef broth, scraping bottom of pan to release all of the browned bits.
Add potatoes, thyme and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork tender. Add peas just before serving.