Easy and Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Season the beef stew meat with salt and pepper, then brown it in the skillet until browned on all sides.

Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker.

Lower the heat to medium, then add the onions and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the onions are translucent.

Add the flour to the skillet and stir for a minute.

Slowly add the beef broth to the skillet, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.

Pour the broth mixture over the meat in the slow cooker.

Add the carrots, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.