Rich and Tasty Slow Cooker Beef with Sauce - cookrisp

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck, stew meat, or sirloin, diced into small chunks
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp table salt
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil for searing, optional
• 1 cup low-sodium beef stock
• 1/4 cup tamari (or regular soy sauce)
• 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp brown sugar, tweak for taste
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp powdered onion
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes for some heat, optional
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 lb of baby potatoes, cut in half