Everybody's Favorite Beef Stew

2 lbs. beef chuck, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion, sliced
1 or 2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground allspice or cloves
6 carrots, pared and quartered
4 medium potatoes, pared and quartered
1 quart tomatoes


Throw everything into the crockpot and cook on low (10hours). We usually have it with the clear juice, but the recipe suggests making a thickener from 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring that up and adding it to the juice to make gravy. In the crockpot do this 10-15 minutes earlier than you want to serve it, or remove the juice to a pan and do it in three minutes on the stove.

Serve with rolls or bread.