*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            CROCK  BEEF  STEW

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        stew meat -- cut into 1 1/2 inch
     1/2  cup           flour
   2      tablespoons   oil
   1                    bay           leaf
   1      tablespoon    Worcestershire sauce
   1                    onion -- chopped
   1      cup           beef bouillon
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   2      teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      sugar
   6                    carrots -- sliced
   1      cup           sliced celery
   4                    potatoes -- cut up
  12      small         pearl onions
   4      cups          water

Coat meat with flour.  Set excess flour aside.  In skillet, heat oil.  
Brown meat.  In crockpot, combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, 
onion, bouillion, salt and pepper, sugar and vegetables.  Pour water over 
all.
Cook on low heat 8 to 10 hours.  Turn to high and thicken with flour.
Cook for 15 more minutes.  Remove bay leaf.




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