classic beef stew

Ingredients For classic beef stew

• 6 strips thick sliced bacon, diced
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. spanish paprika
• 1 tsp, dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 3 lbs. boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, or about 2 lbs., trimmed weight
• 1 lb. small red skinned potatoes, quartered
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. beef base, such as better than bouillon
• 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable juice cocktail, such as v-8
• 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed
• 2 tsp. red wine vinegar
• chopped parsley for granish if desired