Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 4 carrots
• 1 lb baby potatoes
• 3 garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Toss beef with flour, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Sear beef in oil 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add vegetables and garlic.

4. 4

   Whisk broth with tomato paste and thyme; pour over beef. Add bay leaves.

5. 5

   Cook on LOW 8 hours.

6. 6

   Remove bay leaves and serve.