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1. Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty and warming classic for cold days.

Ingredients:

• 800g beef chuck, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• 500g potatoes, peeled and diced
• 300g carrots, sliced
• 150g onions, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 litre beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan, brown the beef on all sides.
2. Transfer beef to the slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic.
3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, pour in the beef broth, and stir well.
5. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the meat is tender and the broth is thickened.