Easy Beef Stew Crockpot Recipe Pub Style Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup, 150g)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup, 125g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup, 100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp (25g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups (950ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240ml) dark ale (Guinness, Newcastle Brown Ale, or similar)
• 1 lb (450g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 1 tbsp (15ml) Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish