Hearty Slow Cooker Stew - Natural Foods Recipes - Back to Basics Natural Foods

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bottom round, well-trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil (plus more if needed)
• 1 large onion, diced (2 cups)
• 1 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1/2 pound potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf