Orange-Scented Beef Stew

Serves:

• 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 large carrot, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 4 strips orange zest
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 pounds beef chuck, cut into 3-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, optional