Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['gluten_free'], recipe: heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the beef stew cubes and brown on all sides. add the flour to the beef stew cubes and mix thoroughly. add the meat to the crockpot along with all the other ingredients, except the cornstarch and water. cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours. finally, combine the cornstarch and water. in a bowl and stir into the stew. turn to high, cover the slow cooker and allow the stew to cook an additional 30 minutes, until thickened slightly.

Target recipe: in a heavy bottom pot, make a roux by adding flour to heated oil. over low heat stir constantly until a deep golden brown. take pot away from heat for fear of burning. add onions, garlic and celery; cook about 5 minutes or until tender. stir; return to heat and add 1 pint of water, tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper. cook over high heat, stirring until sauce simmers, then reduce heat again. while sauce is simmering, combine remaining water with crawfish fat in a large saucepot. cook over high heat, stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. add sauce to fat and water; let simmer 1 hour. season with salt and pepper again if needed. add crawfish tails, green onions and parsley. serve in soup plate over a scoop.