Created by Chef shapeweaver on April 11, 2013
Step 1: In a large bowl add flour and cubed beef, cover meat with flour until well coated and set aside.
Step 2: In a large skillet heat oil until hot but not smoking, then add beef.
Step 3: When meat starts to brown, sprinkle with seasonings and stir until meat is coated ( Remember, you just want to brown the meat not cook it until it's done ).
Step 4: While the meat is browning, place vegetables in the bottom of the crockpot.
Step 5: Place browned meat over vegetables, add water, soup and place bay leaves on top of soup.
Step 6: Check after 6 hours and remove bay leaves, stir once or twice until veggies are well blended.( Add more water at this time if it seems too thick).