Herbed Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 cups water
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons dried basil, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided (I use minced garlic, a teaspoon)
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes (I don't peel my potatoes just wash and cut them up)
• 3 cups quartered peeled small onion (I use only 2 cups of onions simply personal preference)
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold water