Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Let the slow cooker do all the work! Try this delicious slow cooker beef stew the entire family is sure to enjoy!

Ingredients

2 tbsp	olive oil
2 pounds	stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
	Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 pound	baby red potatoes (quartered)
4	carrots (cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices)
1	onion (diced)
3 cloves	garlic (minced)
3 cups	beef broth
2 tbsp	tomato paste
1 tbsp	Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp	dried thyme
1 tsp	dried rosemary
1 tsp	smoked paprika
1 tsp	caraway seeds (optional)
2	bay leaves
1/4 cup	all-purpose flour
2 tbsp	fresh parsley leaves (chopped)

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
Season beef with salt and pepper. Add beef to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until evenly browned.
Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, paprika, caraway seeds and bay leaves until well combined; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour and 1/2 cup stew broth. Stir in flour mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until thickened.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

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