Crockpot German Beef Stew

Recipe Name: CROCKPOT GERMAN BEEF STEW
Category: CROCKPOT
Serves: 6

1 1/2 lbs beef chuck cut in 2" cubes
2 tbs flour
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 can (16 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 large potato cut into chunks
1/4 cup sherry
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 cup water

Place beef in slow cooker (crockpot). In a small bowl combine flour, celery salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, and pepper; sprinkle over beef. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, sherry, molasses, and water; pour over beef. Cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours. If desired, add 1/4 cup raisins 30 minutes before serving. Serves 4 to 6.

bw’s note: I have found using a good dark German beer inplace of the water called for makes this much richer tasting.