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: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Beef Chuck Roast (cut into 2-inch chunks, excess fat removed); 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; ½ teaspoon Coarsely Ground Black Pepper; 2 tablespoons Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour (or Whole Wheat for non-gluten); 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or avocado 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 (see note); ¼ Cup Tomato Paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves (to garnish)