Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe | Hearty, Comforting & Easy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch cubes
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 pound baby new potatoes, halved
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces
• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup vegetable juice (such as V8)
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 sprig fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish