Crock-Pot Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck or stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/4 c. flour
1 c. diced celery
4 carrots, cut into chunks
3 potatoes, cut into chunks
2 onions, chopped
1 1/2 c. beef broth or tomato juice
1 clove garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 Tbsp. tapioca
pepper
2 tsp. Kitchen Bouquet (optional)

Preparation

Place meat in pot.
Mix flour, tapioca and pepper; pour over meat.
Stir to coat meat with flour.
Add remaining ingredients; stir to mix well.
Cover; cook on low for 10 to 12 hours (or on high for 4 to 6 hours).
Stir stew thoroughly before serving.