Classic Crock Pot Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup flour
salt and pepper
2 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed if necessary
1 large onion, sliced
1 lb baby carrots
1 stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 lbs white potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
fresh parsley, optional for garnish

Preparation

Mix flour, salt and pepper in slow cooker. Add beef; stir to coat. Add onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to blend.
Cover; cook on low for 5 1/2 to 7 1/2 hours.
Mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Cover; cook 30 minutes or until carrots are cooked and meat is tender.
Top with optional chopped parsley.