Slow Cooker Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

slices Bacon

2 1/2

lbs Chuck, boneless

Bay leaves

1 pint

Brussels sprouts

5 cloves

Garlic

1 lb

Multi-colored peewee potatoes

Onion, medium

1/2 cup

Parsley, fresh

3 cups

Beef broth

2 tbsp

Tomato paste

2 tsp

Worcestershire sauce

1 3/16 cups

All-purpose flour

1 tsp

Allspice, whole

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tbsp

Olive oil

3 tbsp

Butter

2 cups

Red wine, good

1 pound baby multi-colored beets with tops, peeled and tops removed

1 pound rainbow carrots with tops, peeled and tops removed