Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        -debbie carlson
   2      pounds        beef -- chuck or stew meat
                         -- cut in 1" cubes
     1/4  cup           flour
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
     1/2  teaspoon      pepper
   1 1/2  cups          beef broth
   1      teaspoon      worcedtershire sauce
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
   1                    bay leaf
   1      teaspoon      paprika
   4                    carrots -- sliced
   3                    potatoes -- diced
   2                    onions -- chopped
   1      stalk         celery -- sliced
   2      teaspoons     kitchen bouquet -- optional

Preparation:

Place meat in crockpot. Mix flour.salt and pepper and pour over meat, stir to coat meat with flour. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours (or on HIGH for 4 to 6 hours). Stir stew thoroughly before serving.