Beef Stew - Carol W

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Stews
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 pounds stew meat -- cut into 1 1/2 inch
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 piece bay leaf
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 medium Onion -- chopped
1 cup beef bouillon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
6 medium carrots -- sliced
1 cup sliced celery
4 medium potatoes -- cut up
12 small pearl onions
4 cups water
 

Preparation:

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.