Beef Stew Served in a Bread Bowl

Ingredients for the Beef Stew:

Stewing beef, cubed – 1 ½ pounds (680g)
All-purpose flour – 2 tablespoons
Salt and black pepper – to taste
Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoons
Large onion, chopped – 1
Garlic cloves, minced – 2
Carrots, peeled and sliced – 3
Potatoes, peeled and diced – 3
Celery stalks, chopped – 2
Diced tomatoes – 1 can (14 oz)
Beef broth – 4 cups
Worcestershire sauce – 2 teaspoons
Dried thyme – 1 teaspoon
Dried rosemary – 1 teaspoon
Bay leaf – 1
Frozen peas – 1 cup
Fresh parsley, chopped – for garnish

Ingredients for the Bread Bowls:

Round bread loaves (sourdough or Italian) – 4
Butter – for brushing (optional)

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