Hearty Beef Ragout

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Crockpot
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

3 pounds boneless beef chuck -- cut in 1 inch cubes
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces precooked sausage links -- cut into 1 inch pieces
2 cups leeks -- chopped
3 stalks celery -- cut up
3 medium potatoes -- peeled and cubed
15 ounces whole tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons water
 

Preparation:

Wipe beef well. Combine 1/3 cup flour with salt and pepper. Toss beef cubes with flour mixture to coat thoroughly; place in crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons flour and the water in order listed; stir well. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 12 hours. One hour before serving, turn to high setting. Make a smooth paste of flour and the water; stir into crockpot, mixing well. Cover and cook until thickened.