Slow Cooker Balsamic & Herb Beef Stew with Cornbread Waffles

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

beef stew meat

2 tbsp

fresh minced garlic

1 tbsp

dried parsley

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

dried thyme

1/4 tsp

dried basil

1/4 tsp

dried rosemary

1/4 tsp

dried sage

bay leaves

Freshly ground black pepper

4 cups

beef broth

3 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp

tomato paste

1 1/2 lb

potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks

1 lb

carrots, peeled and sliced

1 cup

frozen green beans

1 cup

frozen corn

1 cup

frozen peas

3 tbsp

water

2 tbsp

cornstarch

Salt, to taste (optional)

Cornbread Waffles (prepared with Homemade Cornbread Mix and cooked in a waffle iron)