In a large bowl, combine beef stew meat with olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Toss until well-coated.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes for 3–4 minutes on each side until browned, then transfer to the crockpot.

Melt the unsalted butter in the skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, then pour over the beef in the crockpot.

Arrange the halved baby potatoes around and on top of the beef in the crockpot.

Pour the beef broth over all the ingredients in the crockpot.

Gently stir the ingredients to combine, ensuring not to crush the potatoes.

Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.