WILD MUSHROOM BEEF STEW

 

1 1/2 to 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/8 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tsp paprika
4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, sliced

Place meat in cooker; combine the flour, salt, and pepper and pour over meat. Stir to coat each piece of meat with the flour.  Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix well.

Place lid on cooker and cook on low 10 to 12 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours.

Stir thoroughly before serving.

Yield: 4 to 5 servings.

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