slow cooker beef and potato dish

Ingredients

• 1.5 to 2 lbs beef chuck (cut into chunks)
• 5–6 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 carrots (sliced, optional)
• 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. Place beef, potatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic into the slow cooker.
2. In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
4. Add bay leaves on top.
5. Cover and cook:
   • Low: 7–8 hours
   • High: 4–5 hours
6. Stir gently at the end and remove bay leaves.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Tips

• For thicker gravy, mash a few potatoes inside the pot before serving.
• You can add peas in the last 20–30 minutes.
• Serve with bread or rice for a full meal.