Classic Crock Pot Beef Stew

• 1/4 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed if necessary
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 1 lb baby carrots
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• fresh parsley, optional for garnish

1. Mix flour, salt and pepper in slow cooker. Add beef; stir to coat. Add onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to blend.
2. Cover; cook on low for 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours.
3. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until carrots are cooked and meat is tender.
4. Top with optional chopped parsley.

flour, salt, beef stew meat, onion, baby carrots, celery, white potatoes, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, water, fresh parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/classic-crock-pot-beef-stew-471960 (may not work)