2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 pounds stew meat, cut in 1" cubes
8 cups gf Beef Stock
2 Tablespoons tomato paste
One 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes
1 Tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsely, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste