Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Brrrrrrr…it’s freezing out! Escape the winter chill with a hearty stew. This easy recipe is packed with protein and flavor. Portion some out to freeze for easy future no-fuss meals. Serve with a warm biscuit – it’s delicious!

10 small new potatoes, cut in quarters or halves

12 frozen pearl onions

8 oz bag of baby carrots

1 ½ – 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into small cubes

2 cups beef broth

1/2 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp paprika

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

3 tbsp cornstarch

3 tbsp cold water

Place potatoes, onions, carrots, and stew meat in slow cooker. Combine broth, oregano, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hrs. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into stew mixture. Cover and continue to cook on HIGH for 15 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally.