Quick One-Pot Beef & Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil 30 mL
• 8 oz blade steak, cut in 1-in. (2.5-cm) cubes 250 g
• 2 cups mini potatoes 500 mL
• 2 cups whole green or yellow beans, trimmed 500 mL
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, sliced 250 mL
• 1 cup baby carrots 250 mL
• 7 whole pearl onions, peeled
• 5 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp/5 mL dried)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups beef broth (approx.) 500 mL
• salt and pepper to taste