Beef Stew

Ingredients:
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes and patted dry
2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each, about 4 cups) reduced-sodium beef broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
6 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 medium Yukon Gold or boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup minced parsley leaves

Directions:
1. In large bowl, toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Add meat in a single layer without crowding. Brown on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove beef; transfer to a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of the broth to pot and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping loose any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Transfer cooking liquid to bowl with meat. Repeat cooking procedure with another 1 tablespoon oil and remaining meat.
3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring. Return reserved beef and juices to the pan. Add remaining broth, tomatoes, and thyme. (Add water, if needed, to cover). Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
4. Add carrots and potatoes to pan. Let simmer, covered, 45 minutes or until beef is very tender and vegetables are cooked through. Add water, if needed, to bring stew to desired consistency. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

What I changed:
1. I used white flour.
2. I didn't use the reduced-sodium broth; I bought regular.
3. I used dried thyme.
4. I didn't use parsely...had some but just didn't see the need for it.
5. I cooked all the meat at once.
6. I only used about 1.75 pounds of meat.
7. I did not buy the precut meat labeled for beef stew. I bought a small roast of some sort...shoulder I think. ??? I obviously do not know my cuts of meat.

Review:
This was very good; I just made it tonight. Seth said it was awesome.