Crock Pot Beef Stew

12 small red potatoes halved or quartered (I use regular potatoes too)

1 lb carrots cut into i inch pieces (or cut baby carrots in half)

1 large onion cut into wedges

2 lbs lean beef stew meat cut into 1 inch cubes

1/3 C butter

1 Tblsp flour

1 C water

salt and pepper to taste

pinch thyme

place potatoes, carrots and onions in 4.5 - 6.5 qt crock pot

in large skillet brown beef in butter

transfer beef to crock pot, leaving behind the drippings

stir flour into pan drippings until blended

cook and stir until browned

gradually add water

bring to a boil 

cook and stir 2 min or until thickened

add seasoning, then pour over everything in crock pot

cover and cook on low 8 hours

Until Next Time.....

Franny