Beef Stew in the Crock Pot

I love love love beef stew and this one is super easy and delicious.

Beef Stew

Ingredients
1) 2 pounds of beef for stews such as chuck, chuck shoulder, bottom round roast Since you are cooking it for so long, you can use a tough piece of meat and it will be tender after 8 hours. Cut meat into large cubes.

2) 2 cups of beef stock or broth
3) 1 medium onion chopped
4) 4 carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
5) 3 red potatoes (I substitute sweet potatoes sometimes and only use 2) cut into cubes
6) 1 clove of garlic minced
7) 1 tablespoon paprika
8) 2 bay leaves (leave whole)
9) 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
10) 1/2 teaspoon pepper
11) 1 teaspoon basil
12) 1 teaspoon rosemary

Directions
1) Add all ingredients into slow cooker
2) Cover and cook on low for 8 hours
3) Remove bay leaves before eating
4) Enjoy!!!