Beef Stew II

This stew is a meal unto itself, very hearty and flavorful. This recipe calls for various spices, you may have some of your own favorites to throw in.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 3 stalks celery, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dredge beef cubes in flour until evenly coated.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet, and cook coated beef cubes until evenly browned.

Step 3

Transfer beef to slow cooker and add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, paprika, cloves, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Pour in water and stir.

Step 4

Cover and cook on LOW 10 to 12 hours or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours. Serve hot!!