Hearty Beef Ragout

Hearty Beef Ragout

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

3	pounds	boneless beef chuck -- cut in 1 inch cubes
1/3	cup	all-purpose flour
2	teaspoons	salt
1/4	teaspoon	pepper
8	ounces	precooked sausage links -- cut into 1 inch pieces
2	cups	leeks -- chopped
3	stalks	celery -- cut up
3	medium	potatoes -- peeled and cubed
15	ounces	whole tomatoes
1	teaspoon	oregano
2	cloves	garlic -- minced
1/2	cup	beef broth
1	teaspoon	Kitchen Bouquet
2	tablespoons	all-purpose flour
3	tablespoons	water

Preparation:

Wipe beef well. Combine 1/3 cup flour with salt and pepper. Toss beef cubes with flour mixture to coat thoroughly; place in crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except 2 tablespoons flour and the water in order listed; stir well. Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 12 hours. One hour before serving, turn to high setting. Make a smooth paste of flour and the water; stir into crockpot, mixing well. Cover and cook until thickened.