2 lbs. meat cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. oil
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 med. chopped onion
1 c. beef bouillon
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
5 carrots, peeled, sliced and quartered
1 c. sliced celery
3 med. potatoes, peeled and cut into eighths
4 c. water

Coat meat with flour; set excess flour aside. In large skillet heat oil. Add meat and brown. In crockpot or slow cooker, combine browned beef, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, bouillon, pepper, salt, sugar and vegetables. Pour water over all. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Turn control to HIGH. Thicken with flour left over from coating dissolved in a small amount of water. Cover and cook on HIGH 25-30 minutes or until slightly thickened.