Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 cup red wine (Burgundy or Pinot Noir)
03 - 2 cups beef broth
04 - 1 medium onion, chopped
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 cups carrots, sliced
07 - 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - Fresh parsley, for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
02 - In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, sautéing until softened. Add to the slow cooker.
03 - Add carrots, mushrooms, red wine, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
05 - Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.