Simple Hearty Beef Stew

2 lb stew meat
2 TB flour
1 TB oil

Coat meat in flour and some black pepper, and brown in a skillet with the oil.  Set meat aside.

In crockpot, combine:
3 cups chopped potatoes
4 carrots, sliced
2 onions, cut into wedges
4 tsp minced garlic

Place stew meat on top and add:
3 cups beef broth
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf

Cook on low for 8 hours.  Before serving, combine 1/4 cup flour with some water and add to crockpot and cook on high for a few minutes to thicken stew.

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So easy and really yummy!!  The stew meat fell apart, and the flavor was fantastic!