Easy Homemade Beef Stew

Name: Easy Homemade Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast (cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed); 1 Tsp Kosher Salt; ½ Tsp Coarsely Ground Black Pepper; 2 Tbsp Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour (or Whole Wheat for non-gluten); 2 Tbsp Olive Oil; ½ Yellow Onion (Chopped Large); 4 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 Large Carrot (or two small-medium, cut into 2-inch chunks); 2 Yukon Gold Potatoes (diced into 2-inch pieces); 2 Cups Beef Broth; ¼ Cup Tomato Paste; 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves (to garnish)