Game Day Beef Stew

• 4 tablespoons flour, divided
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 3 (5 1/2 ounce) cans tomato juice
• 2 lbs stewing beef
• 2 (8 ounce) packages pre- sliced mushrooms
• 4 carrots, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons hot water

1. Combine 2 tbsp flour, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk the tomato juice until smooth. Set aside.
2. Combine beef and next 5 ingredients in a crockpot and add tomato juice mixture over top.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
4. Whisk together 2 tablespoons hot water and remaining 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Add to crockpot and stir until blended. Cover and cook 30 more minutes.

flour, sugar, salt, pepper, tomato juice, stewing beef, mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/game-day-beef-stew-194040 (may not work)