Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This hearty beef stew is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold day. Let the slow cooker do all the work while you go about your day, and come home to a delicious and comforting meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening

Instructions:

Place beef stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker

In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper

Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through

If desired, mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce

Serve hot and enjoy!