Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 pounds boneless chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 slices bacon; 3 tablespoons olive oil, optional; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups beef broth; 1 pound baby multi-colored beets with tops, peeled and tops removed; 1 pound rainbow carrots with tops, peeled and tops removed; 1 pound multi-colored Peewee potatoes; 1 pint Brussels sprouts, chopped; 2 cups good red wine; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon whole allspice; 5 cloves garlic; 3 bay leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped