Family-Friendly Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Preparation 1. Cut the stew meat into bite-sized pieces if not already done. 2. Chop the carrots, cube the potatoes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. 3. In a small bowl, mix the flour and water to create a slurry.

Cooking 1. In a slow cooker, combine the stew meat, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. 2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. 3. In the last hour of cooking, add the flour slurry to thicken the stew. Stir well to incorporate. 4. Once the stew is ready, discard the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serving 1. Ladle the hot stew into bowls. 2. Garnish with fresh parsley. 3. Serve hot with crusty bread or over cooked rice for a satisfying family dinner.