Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

• • 2.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• • 1/4 cup flour
• • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• • 4 carrots, sliced thick
• • 2 stalks celery, chopped
• • 1 onion, diced
• • 4 cloves garlic, minced
• • 3 cups beef broth
• • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• • Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in batches in a hot skillet. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meat and vegetables.
4. Step 4: Add thyme sprigs. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
5. Step 5: The stew is done when beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasoning and serve with crusty bread.