Family Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 8 carrots, sliced about 1 inch thick
• 3 medium baking potatoes, cut in chunks
• 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 to 2 1/2 pounds stew beef, chuck or round, cut in 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, Italian seasoned or regular
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• Salt, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Place half of the sliced carrots, potatoes, and chopped onion in the crock pot; add beef cubes.
2. Mix flour, pepper, thyme, basil, and oregano; sprinkle over beef.
3. Add the remaining vegetables then top with the stewed tomatoes and their juices. Sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours, or until meat is very tender and vegetables are done.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings.