1Cut the lean beef chuck into bite-sized cubes and season with half of the salt and black pepper.
Peel and chop the potatoes into 2 cm cubes. Slice the carrots into rounds and dice the onions. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onions and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot. Stir and cook for another 3 minutes.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and add the dried thyme, remaining salt, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for
5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy your hearty beef and vegetable stew.