Beef Stew, Crockpot Recipe

Place meat in crock pot.

Mix flour, salt and pepper and pour over meat; stir to coat meat with flour.

Add in remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.

Cover and cook on low (200 degrees) for 10 to 12 hrs or possibly high (300 degrees) for 4 to 6 hrs.

Stir stew thoroughly before serving.

To cook on the stove:Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.

Coat meat with flour mix.

In a large fry pan, wok, or possibly Dutch Oven, brown the meat in a little oil

(cooking a little meat at a time till all is browned).

Place meat in a large pot and add in about 3 c. beef broth, Worcestershire, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, carrots, onions and celery.

Stir to mix.

Cook over medium heat till it comes to a slow boil, reduce to low and continue cooking (4 hrs or possibly so) till the liquid is reduced and meat is tender, stirring frequently.

Add in potatoes and continue cooking about another 30 min or possibly till potatoes are tender.

Don't use Kitchen Bouquet.

If necessary, add in a little flour mixed with water to thicken.