Crockpot Beef Stew

Simple, delicious and easy.  Makes a big crockpot full (feeds my family of 9).

1-1/2 to 2 lbs beef stew meat.  Cut into 1" pieces.
1/2 c. flour or cornstarch (or other thickener)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp worcestshire
1 onion, chopped or pureed
5 c. beef broth
6 -8 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced or chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced or chopped

Put meat in crockpot.  In a little bowl, mix together flour or cornstarch, salt & pepper.  Toss with meat and stir to coat.

Add garlic, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, onion, broth, potatoes, carrots and celery.  Stir it up.

Cover, cook on Low for 10-12 hours or High for 4-6 hrs.