Beef Stew

Ingredients

• lb grass-fed beef, cut into cubes
• tsp salt
• tsp black pepper
• tablespoon olive oil
• yellow onion
• garlic cloves
• cups sliced shiitake mushrooms
• sweet potato, cubed
• oz can tomato paste
• large carrots, chopped
• cups beef broth
• tbs Italian seasoning
• tsp cumin
• bay leaf
• tsp brown rice flour
• tbs balsamic