Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Load the crock pot and go with this stew recipe that's prepped in the morning and simmers all day so you'll come home to a Sunday-worthy dinner (and your house smelling downright heavenly). Tender beef, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes and carrots in a rich broth--this could be the best and easiest beef stew you've ever made.

Ingreadient

  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 ½ pounds yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2 -inch pieces
  • 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish