6-8 Hrs

The pot ‘o gold at the end of the rainbow after a day of overdue yardwork:

  

Beer & Beef Stew

2 1/2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 carrots, cut in 1-inch slices

2 ribs celery, cut in 1/2-inch slices

2 medium potatoes, cut in 1-inch cubes

1 cup beer

1 cup beef broth, or use all beer

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon oregano

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 tablespoons melted butter

1/3 cup flour

Place all ingredients, except butter and flour in the Crock Pot; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Mix melted butter with flour; add to the stew. Taste and adjust seasonings. Turn to high and cook until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 6 (or 1 for the better part of a week!).