Easy Slow Cooked Beef Dinner - Tender Crockpot Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef sirloin, chuck roast, or stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for browning (optional)
• 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 pound baby potatoes, cut in half
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water for thickening