Ingredients:
2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening)
Directions:
Preheat your slow cooker by setting it to LOW or HIGH depending on your time (LOW for 8 hours, HIGH for 4 hours).
Prep the Ingredients: Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add the Flavor: In a small bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Pour over the beef and veggies.
Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
Thicken the Stew (Optional): Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the stew. Cook on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes until thickened.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm with crusty bread or over rice.