Slow Cooker Beef Stew

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes (I used a beef roast)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups beef broth (I didn't have any beef broth, so I just used water)
1/2 cup red wine (I used 1/3 cup white cooking wine)
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped (didn't have any celery)

Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, wine, potatoes, carrots, and celery.

Cover, and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Source: Let's Eat!

Try #1 - March 15, 2010 (actually try #2 - I made this a couple of months ago)
1. I really like this recipe because the gravy makes itself in the crockpot!
2. When doing a big chunk of meat, the flour/salt/pepper (and maybe garlic and paprika) should be rubbed into the meat. All other ingredients can be poured around the base of the meat.
3. Peasant bread is a perfect addition to this meal - soaks up the juices nicely!