Beef Stew

1 lb lean beef stew meat
1/2 c flour
1/2 t pepper
2 t Worcestershire sauce
2 c low sodium beef broth
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
2 or 3 ribs celery, sliced
3 medium potatoes, unpeeled, diced

Place meat in a sprayed slow cooker. Combine flour and pepper and stir into meat until thoroughly combined. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Cover.  Cook on low for 10 - 12 hours or high for 4 - 6 hours.

Add more spices to taste if desired and check on the liquid level.  Add more water or beef broth if necessary.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional info per serving:

Calories - 278  Fat - 6 g  Cholesterol - 75 mg  Carbs - 28 g  Fiber - 4 g   Protein - 28 g