Slow Cooker Burgundy Beef Tips Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat (or sirloin tips, cubed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups dry red wine (like Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)