Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck
2 Tbsp. oil
3 carrots, chopped
3 potatoes, chopped
1 c. water
1 clove garlic, minced
3 onions, cut into quarters
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Cut beef into 1 1/2-inch cubes.
Brown in oil in skillet. Combine with carrots, potatoes, water, garlic, onions, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, bay leaf, salt and pepper in crock-pot; mix well.
Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 5 to 6 hours or until tender.
Remove bay leaf.
May precook carrots and potatoes partially to ensure tenderness.
May add peas, celery and tomatoes if desired.
Yield:
6 servings.