Favorite Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 carrots, cut lengthwise into halves, then cut into 1 in. pieces
3 celery ribs, cut into 1 in. pieces
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in. pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 in. pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water

Preparation

Layer ingredients in slow cooker in the following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onion, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, beef, tomatoes with juice and broth. Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours.
Remove beef and vegetables to large serving bowl; cover and keep warm. Remove and discard bay leaf. Turn slow cooker to high; cover. Mix flour and water in small bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cooking liquid; mix well. Stir flour mixture into slow cooker. Cover and cook 15 minute or until thickened. Pour meat and vegetables back into slow cooker and stir. Turn slow cooker back to low and enjoy!