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# **Slow Cooker Beef Stew: A Hearty and Comforting Meal**
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## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
✔ **Rich & Flavorful** – A slow simmer brings out deep, savory flavors.
✔ **Tender Beef** – Slow cooking makes the beef incredibly soft and juicy.
✔ **Hands-Off Cooking** – Let your slow cooker do the work while you relax.
✔ **Perfect for Meal Prep** – Tastes even better the next day!
## **Ingredients**
– 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 3 cups beef broth
– 1 cup red wine (or additional beef broth)
– 3 carrots, sliced
– 3 potatoes, diced
– 1 onion, chopped
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 celery stalks, chopped
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 1 bay leaf
– ½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
– 1 cup frozen peas (added at the end)