RECIPE FOR BEEF STEW

Add the cubes of meat and shake well to cover evenly. Fry the pieces in a skillet until browned on all sides. Add onion to the cubes of meat and saute until tender. Pour into a slow cooker.

Mix the worcestershire sauce, beef broth and wine together and pour into the bottom of the skillet and scrape to deglaze the bits from the bottom.

Pour all of this into the crock pot over the beef and onions and mix well. Add potatoes, celery, carrots and onion. Sprinkle the beef stew seasoning over all. Place on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours.

Serve with crusty homemade bread. Amazing.

BEEF STEW SEASONING

Place in a resealable bag and shake to mix. Add two to three tablespoons per 2 pounds of meat. Makes approximately 1-1/2 cups.

2 cups flour
4 TBS salt
4 TBS black pepper
4 TBS homemade garlic powder
4 TBS homemade onion powder
2 TBS celery seeds
2 TBS basil
1 TBS paprika
4 tsp oregano
2 tsp rosemary
1 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)