INGREDIENTS:
* 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
* 3/4 cup Flour
* 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon Paprika
* 2 pounds lean stew beef
* 1 onion, quartered
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 cups beef broth or bouillon
* 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
* 1 tbsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 tsp. pepper
* 1/2 tsp. paprika
* 2 bay leaves
* 6 carrots, cut in pieces
* 6 med. potatoes, cut in pieces
* 1/3 cup cold water blended with 3 tablespoons flour

PREPARATION:
Combine flour, paprika and garlic powder in a food storage bag; add stew beef and toss to coat. Brown coated beef in hot oil in a large skillet; transfer to the Crockpot. Add the remaining ingredients except for water and flour mixture. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hoursm, until vegetables are tender. About 30 minutes before serving, add flour mixture to the pot. Turn to high and cook until thickened.
Serves 6 to 8.