Step 1

Heat butter in a large pan. Season beef with salt and pepper and then dredge through flour. Add 1/2 beef to pan and brown on all sides. Remove and repeat with remaining beef.

Step 2

Stir together tomato paste and beef broth.

Step 3

Add the browned beef to slow cooker. Add chopped vegetables, beef broth and tomato paste, Italian seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 4

Set to slow cooker for 6-8 hours and serve