Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 large onion
• 6 garlic cloves )
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large sweet potato )
• 10 ounces baby potatoes
• 2 large carrots
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1-1/2 cups beef broth or stock
• 1 cup dry white wine )
• 14 ounces can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon mild paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Directions

1. Season beef with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned (about 2 to 3 minutes per side) in batches, adding more oil when needed.
3. Transfer browned meat to into a 6qt (6 litre) slow cooker bowl.
4. Fry the onion with remaining oil in the same skillet until softened. Add in the garlic and sauce until fragrant (30 seconds). Transfer to the slow cooker bowl.
5. Add flour and mix to coat the meat and onions/garlic. Throw in the rest of the ingredients (except for the bay leaves and parsley) and give it a good mix. Place bay leaves on top.
6. Cover, and cook on low heat setting for 8-10 hours, or high heat setting for 4 to 6 hours.
7. Taste test before serving, and add extra salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with parsley,
8. Serve over white rice or mashed potatoes.