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Favorite Beef Stew
1 1/2 pounds stew meat, cubed 1/4 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups hot water 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 teaspoon basil 1 bay leaf 2 potatoes, cubed 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery ribs, sliced
Place flour, salt and pepper in a paper bag. Add beef cubes, a few at a time, and shake until coated. Brown meat, in batches, in oil in a large, heavy dutch oven. Place meat cubes in a crockpot as they are browned. Add all remaining ingredients to crockpot, stir, cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. (Note: if doubling recipe, use a large 5 quart crockpot).
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