• prep: 20 min
• cook: 10 min
• total: 30 min

servings:

A few secret ingredients make this crockpot beef stew the BEST EVER! 

• 2 and 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-2 inch cubes
• 2 cups baby carrots, halved
• 4 stalks celery, sliced (~1 and 3/4 cups)
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes UNdrained {14.5 oz}
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, separated
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup white flour
• 2 cups beef STOCK (not broth)
• 1 container (12 ounces) McCormick Simply Better Beef Gravy
• 1 package (16 ounces) miniature potato gnocchi
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Click Here For Step-By-Step Instructions