In my Kitchen * Crockpot Beef Stew

Beef Stew Recipe

• 2 pounds beef chuck or stewing beef
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons  oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon of dried season mix
• 3 cups potatoes peeled and cubed
• 2 cups carrots cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Combine flour, garlic powder and salt & pepper to taste. Toss beef in flour mixture.Brown the beef and onions in o oil small batches. Add some of the broth to the pan and scrape up any brown bits.Add all ingredients except cornstarch to a 6QT slow cooker.Cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 8-9 hours or until beef is tender.Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water. Stir into the stew a little bit at a time to thicken (you may not need all of the mixture)..Cover and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.