Slow Cooker Beef Stew With Tender Chuck and Rich Gravy - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3 cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium beef broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 medium carrots, cut into thick pieces
• 3 celery stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 lb (680 g) Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup (140 g) frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for serving