Steps

• Begin by preparing your vegetables. Chop carrots, potatoes, and celery into bite-sized pieces, ensuring each flavor melds harmoniously.
• Brown the beef. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet. This stage caramelizes the meat's exterior, locking in juices and enhancing depth of flavor.
• Combine all ingredients. Tumble the prepared vegetables into the slow cooker with the browned beef and add in beef broth, tomato paste, and herbs.
• Set to slow cook. Allow the stew to simmer and marry flavors at a low setting for 8 hours, or increase to high for a faster, 4-hour cook time.
• Finish with cornstarch for thickness. Whisk cornstarch with cold water, gradually blending into the stew to achieve a hearty consistency.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and promptly serve hot alongside rustic bread.