Classic Beef Stew

Prep time: 10 Minutes

Cook time: 6 hours

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 lb. beef stew meat, trimmed if necessary.
1 large onion, sliced
1 lb. baby carrots
1 stalk celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 lb, potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 (14.5 oz) can low sodium beef broth
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Directions:

1. Mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in slow cooker. Add beef; stir to coat. Add onion, carrots, celery and potatoes, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; stir.

2. Cover; cook on low 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours.

3. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water. Stir into stew. Cover; cook 30 minutes more or until carrots are cooked and meat is tender.