Beef Stew for Slow Cooker

Will try this recipe.

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pounds lean stew beef
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups beef broth or bouillon
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (I think I will omit this next time)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 carrots, cut in pieces
• 6 medium potatoes, cut into pieces

1. Wash, peel and cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
2. Combine 3/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1teaspoon paprika in a plastic bag; shake to mix well.
3. Toss the beef  cubes in the flour and shake the bag to coat evenly.  Remove the beef from the plastic bag, shaking off excess flour mixture.
4. Brown the beef in a skillet with a little oil in batches.
5. Place the beef at the bottom of the crocpot, top with the vegetables and add in the seasaoning ingredients.
   Cook o low for 8 to 10 hours.  30 minutes before serving, add flour mixtures from 1/3 cup of cold water blended with 3 tablespoons of flour.  Cook on high until thicken.  I find that it’s not necessary to thicken the broth.