Best Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and diced into 1-1/2 inch cubes (you should have about 2 lbs once trimmed)
• 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/4 cups)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp)
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth or chicken broth, divided
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 1 (7-inch) single sprig rosemary (or 3/4 tsp dried)
• 1 1/2 lbs yellow potatoes, diced into 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (don't use thin carrots)
• 1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch (depending on how thick you like it)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen petite peas
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley