Begin by chopping the beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and dicing the carrots, potatoes, and onion into uniform pieces.

In a hot skillet, add a splash of oil and sear the beef cubes over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned on all sides.

In your slow cooker, layer the seared beef along with the carrots, potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, and tomato paste. Pour in the beef broth.

Sprinkle salt and pepper over the top and stir everything gently to blend the spices.

Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. Check occasionally to ensure it simmers nicely.

Once cooking time is complete, remove the bay leaves, stir, and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.