Beef Stew

• 2 pounds boneless beef chuck or stew meat cut in 1″ cubes
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 4 carrots sliced
• 3 potatoes diced
• 2 onions chopped
• 1 celery stalk, sliced
• 2 teaspoons kitchen bouquet (optional)

Place meat in crock pot.  Mix flour, salt and pepper and pour over meat; stir to coat meat with flour.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.  Cover and cook on LOW (200 degrees) for 10 to 12 hours, or HIGH (300 degrees) for 4 to 6 hours.  Stir stew thoroughly before serving.