Start by washing and chopping all vegetables. Dice the potatoes, slice the carrot, chop the onion and cut the sausage into pieces. Preparing everything first makes cooking easier and faster later.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for about four minutes. Turn occasionally until lightly browned. This step adds extra flavor to the stew.

Place the browned sausage into the slow cooker. Add chopped onion, garlic, potatoes, carrot, and bell pepper. Spread the ingredients evenly so they cook properly.

Pour the baked beans and chopped tomatoes into the slow cooker. Add tomato paste and mix gently. These ingredients create the rich and thick stew base.

Add smoked paprika, chili flakes, thyme, salt, black pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in the beef broth. Stir everything gently to combine the flavors.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low heat for about six hours or high heat for three hours. The slow cooking allows flavors to blend beautifully.

About halfway through cooking, open the lid and gently stir the stew. This helps distribute the ingredients evenly and prevents anything from sticking.

When cooking is complete, check if the potatoes are tender. The sauce should look thick and rich. If needed, cook for another thirty minutes.

Ladle the hot stew into bowls and serve immediately. The rich aroma and warm flavor make it perfect for cozy meals.