1-Mix 3 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Coat 2 pounds of cubed beef in this mixture for a flavorful base.

2-Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches, then set it aside to lock in that rich flavor.

3-In the same pot, cook 1 chopped onion until softened, about 3 minutes, adding more oil if needed for your beef stew recipe with tender meat.

4-Pour in 6 cups beef broth and ½ cup red wine if using, scraping up the tasty bits from the bottom of the pot.

5-Return the beef to the pot with 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.

6-Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour to 90 minutes until the beef is tender, perfect for a beef stew recipe with rich flavor.

7-Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry, add it to the boiling stew, and stir until it thickens. Let it boil for 1-2 minutes.

8-Stir in ¾ cup peas and simmer for 5-10 minutes, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.