This hearty beef stew with chunks of tender beef and flavorful vegetables makes a warming, one-pot meal. If you like, substitute diced veggies of your choice for the butternut squash and turnips!
Season the beef with salt and pepper and brown it in the vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large soup pot. Turn the meat to brown it on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot with a slotted spoon and set it aside.
Add the onion, carrots and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaves and cook, stirring for another minute.
