Follow these simple steps to create your Slow Cooker Beef Stew:

1. Prepare the Beef: If desired, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Brown the beef on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
2. Layer the Vegetables: In the slow cooker, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes over the beef.
3. Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Combine: Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf.
5. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
6. Final Seasoning: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.

By following these steps, you’ll create a Slow Cooker Beef Stew that is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying!