Crockpot Beef Stew I

Description

My favorite beef stew

• Submitted by: angelgoddess3 - ECPR
• Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 3 carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 large potatoes, peel and cut into ½ inch pieces
• 1½ cups chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¾ tsp. dried thyme leaves
• ¾ tsp. dried basil leaves
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 pounds lean beef stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
• ½ cup cold water

Directions

1. Layer ingredients in crockpot in following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, beef, tomatoes with juice and broth.
2. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours.
3. Remove beef and vegetables to large serving bowl, cover and keep warm.
4. Remove bay leaf and discard.
5. Turn crockpot to high, cover.
6. Stir water into flour in a small bowl until smooth.
7. Add ½ cup cooking liquid, mix well.
8. Stir flour mixture into crockpot.
9. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened.
10. Pour sauce over meat.