Beef Stew over Mashed Potatoes

2 TBSP olive oil

1/2 lb-1lb stew meat

4 large carrots peeled and chopped

1 onion diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salt sand pepper to taste 

1/4 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp rosemary 

1-2 bay leaves

2 cups beef broth

2 TBSP butter, softened 

2 TBSP flour

Heaping 1/3 cup frozen peas

Mashed potatoes

In large pot brown meat in olive oil. Throw in onion, garlic and spices. Cook 5 minutes. Deglaze pan with beef broth. Cover and simmer 2-4 hours (or cook in crock pot). When ready to serve take out bay leaf. In a small bowl cream butter and flour together. Stir butter mixture into stew and add peas during last 5 minutes. Serve over hot mashed potatoes. 

Serves 4