Crock Pot Artichoke Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef consomme, undiluted
2 medium onions, halved and sliced
1 cup red wine or 1 cup beef broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
2 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
20 small fresh mushrooms, halved
hot cooked noodles

Preparation

Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl or resealable plastic bag.
Add beef and toss to coat.
Brown beef in oil.
Transfer to a crock pot with a slotted spoon.
Gradually add consomme to the skillet.
Bring to a boil; stir to loosen browned bits from the pan.
Stir in onions, wine or broth, garlic and dill.
Pour over beef.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or until the meat is nearly tender.
Stir in the artichokes and mushrooms; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through.
Serve over hot noodles.