The Best Beef Stew

To save money
Buy Veggies at local fruit/veggie stand (that's a given) or a local farmers store. (aka Andy's here in College Place, Vince and Joe's in Michigan or Harvest Time - Oxford, MI)

Makes 8 servings
1/2 cup of flour plus 2 tablespoons for later use
2 teaspoons of salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 or 3lbs of beef stew meat (depends on how much meat you want)
1 can of diced tomatoes (16oz) I used my one jar of canned tomatoes
3 red skin potatoes (or more if you want) I leave the skin on you can do either or
1 cup of onions chopped
1 cup of carrots sliced
1 cup of celery sliced
1 can of chicken broth
1 clove of garlic minced
2 tablespoon of water

1. combine 1/2 cup of flour, salt and pepper in resealable plastic food bag . Add beef, shake bag to coat beef. Place beef in Crock Pot.

2. Add remaining ingredients, expect remaining 2 tablespoon of flour and water; stir well. Cover and cook on low for 8-12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.

3. One hour before serving, turn Crock Pot to slow cooker to high. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons flour and water in small bowel., stir until mixture becomes paste. Stir mixture into stew; mix well. Cover, cook until it thickens!