Beef Stew with Potatoes (slow cooker)

By cwagner

Ingredients

• 2 T. Vegetable oil
• 3/4 c. flour
• 1 t. garlic powder
• 1 t. paprika
• 2 lbs. lean stew beef
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 c. beef broth
• 1 t. salt
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 1 t. sugar
• 1 t. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/2 t. paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 carrots, cut in pieces
• 6 med. potatoes, cut in pieces
• 1/3 c. cold water, blended with 3 T. flour

Preparation

Step 1

Combine four, paprika and garlic powder in a food storage bag: add stew beef and toss to coat. Brown coated beef in hot oil in a large skillet; transfer to the crockpot. Add the remaining ingredients except the water and flour mixture. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until vegetables are tender. About 30 minutes before serving, add flour mixture to the pot. Turn to high and cook until thickened.