Slow Cooker Homemade Beef Stew + RECIPE VIDEO

INGREDIENTS

For the beef

1 lb

beef chuck roast preferred (or beef stew meat trimmed and cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks)

1/3 cup

flour (use gluten free flour or arrowroot starch if needed)

1 tsp

sea salt (to taste)

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

Italian Seasoning

For the stew

cooking oil

medium onion (cut into large chunks)

3 cloves

garlic (minced)

6 tbsp

tomato paste

2 tbsp

balsamic vinegar or red wine

medium Russet potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (or can use about 10 small baby potatoes with skin on - cut in half))

large sweet potato (peeled and chopped into 1 inch chunks (leave out if desired))

medium carrots (peeled and cut into slices)

ribs celery (chopped)

1 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

Italian Seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)

bay leaf

4 cups

beef broth (homemade or low sodium)

star anise (optional but adds SO much depth and flavor)

water as needed to cover the vegetables

1 tbsp

fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)

more salt and pepper

Optional:

To thicken stew : Make a slurry with 2 Tablespoons flour (all purpose, gluten free or arrowroot powder+ 3 tablespoons cool water)