Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

Chuck roast
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh vegetables including yellow onion, celery, garlic, yellow potatoes and carrots
Tomato paste
Low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth
Worcestershire sauce
Low-sodium soy sauce
Fresh herbs including thyme, rosemary and sage
Cornstarch
Frozen peas
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How to Make Beef Stew in a Slow Cooker

Dab beef dry season with salt and pepper then brown beef in a skillet with olive oil. Transfer to slow cooker.
Saute onions and celery, followed by garlic then tomato paste.
Pour in 1 cup of beef broth (to deglaze the pan) along with Worcestershire, soy sauce, thyme and rosemary.
Add potatoes and carrots to slow cooker then pour in beef broth mixture. Pour in remaining broth, season with salt and pepper.
Cook on low heat 7 – 8 hours.
Whisk cornstarch with water, stir into stew and cook on high heat an additional 20 minutes to help thicken slightly. Stir in peas and half of the parsley.
Serve warm garnished with remaining parsley.

Resource: Cooking Classy