Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 12 small red potatoes, halved
• 1 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup butter or stick margarine
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place potatoes, carrots and onion in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, brown beef in butter. Transfer beef to slow cooker with a slotted spoon.
2. Stir flour into the pan drippings until blended; cook and stir until browned. Gradually add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add salt, parsley, celery seed, thyme and pepper; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.