Ingredients
| 4 | cups water |
| 4 | teaspoons HERB-OX® Cold Water Dissolve Beef Granulated Bouillon |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 2 | pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes |
| Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste | |
| 1 | kilogram baby red potatoes, quartered |
| 4 | carrots, cut into 1-inch-thick slices |
| 1 | onion, chopped |
| 3 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 3 | tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 | tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | teaspoon thyme |
| 1 | teaspoon dried rosemary |
| 1 | teaspoon smoked paprika |
| 2 | bay leaves |
| ¼ | cup flour |
| 2 | tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired |
Directions
Dissolve bouillon into water.
In large heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
In 6-quart slow cooker, place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and garlic. Stir in broth mixture, tomato paste, Worcestershire, thyme, rosemary, paprika and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cover and cook on LOW heat for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH heat for 3 to 4 hours.
In small bowl, whisk together flour and ½ cup stew broth. Stir flour mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH heat for an additional 30 minutes, or until thickened.
Serve garnished with parsley, if desired.