Old-Time Beef Stew

Directions

Put flour, paprika and garlic powder in a plastic bag.

Coat stew beef in flour mixture and brown in hot oil in a large Dutch oven.

After all meat is browned, add the remaining ingredients except for ½ cup cold water and ¼ cup flour.

Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.

When all vegetables are cooked, thicken with ½ cup cold water mixed with ¼ cup flour.

To cook in a crockpot, brown flour coated meat.

Put browned meat and remaining ingredients, except for thickening ingredients, to the crockpot.

Cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or 5 to 6 hours on high.