Slow Cooker Chunky Roast Stew Recipe - Six Sisters' Stuff

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 cups low sodium beef broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes (not drained)
• 3 potatoes (diced)
• 16 ounces baby portabella mushrooms (diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (optional topping)