Crockpot Beef Stew I

== Description ==
My favorite beef stew 
* Submitted by: angelgoddess3 - ECPR
* Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* 3 carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1-inch pieces
* 3 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 2 large potatoes, peel and cut into ½ inch pieces
* 1½ cups chopped onions
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 bay leaf
* 1½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
* ¾ tsp. dried thyme leaves
* ¾ tsp. dried basil leaves
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 2 pounds lean beef stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 can (14 ounces) beef broth
* ½ cup cold water
== Directions ==
# Layer ingredients in crockpot in following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, beef, tomatoes with juice and broth.
# Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours.
# Remove beef and vegetables to large serving bowl, cover and keep warm.
# Remove bay leaf and discard.
# Turn crockpot to high, cover.
# Stir water into flour in a small bowl until smooth.
# Add ½ cup cooking liquid, mix well.
# Stir flour mixture into crockpot.
# Cover and cook 15 minutes or until thickened.
# Pour sauce over meat.
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