Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

30min to prepare, (makes 6-8 servings)

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 large potatoes, cut into 1/2" chunks
• 1 cup fresh green beans cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1lb stew-meat beef chunks
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste

Directions

1. Put the ingredients except for the flour and tomato paste into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
2. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 4 to 5 until the beef is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
3. Stir the stew once or twice as it cooks if possible.
4. 30 minutes before serving, transfer a ladle full of broth to a small mixing bowl.
5. Add the flour and tomato paste. 
6. Whisk until smooth, then stir the mixture back into the stew and cook for the remaining half hour.