SLOW COOKER CORIANDER BEEF STEW

Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.5 kg) boneless beef chuck steak, cubed
• 2 cups sliced onions
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 can (14 oz / 398 mL) stewed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp coriander
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp thyme, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup flour

Directions

1. Combine first 12 ingredients (beef through nutmeg) in a 5 - 6 quart (5 - 6 L) slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 - 7 hours or until meat is tender.
3. Increase to high heat setting. Whisk together water and flour until smooth. Stir into stew.
4. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until stew is thickened.