Beef Stew

Is there a better day for a hot bowl of beef stew than a cold and rainy one like today? It seriously warms up your entire body. We had to retire beef stew for the summer because it warmed us up a little too much, but now is the perfect time for it to make its return. This is one of those dishes that I didn't really care for when I was younger, but now that I know how to make it myself and can tweak the ingredients to fit my own taste, it's a favorite. It's also one of those meals that my husband often requests, which makes it all the more awesome.

Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 cup flour (hubby likes it thick; use less flour to make it thinner)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced

Directions:

1. Place meat in slow cooker and season with salt and pepper
2. Cover meat with flour and stir to coat
3. Add vegetables and spices
4. Pour beef broth and Worcestershire over top of vegetables and meat
5. Stir, cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 hours or high for 5-6 hours