Crock Pot German Beef Stew

1-1/2 lb. beef chuck roast, cut in 2" cubes

2 tbsp. flour

1/2 tsp. each celery salt, garlic powder, 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 each sherry, dark molasses

1 cup water

 

Place beef in 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 6 - 8 hours. 

 

 If desired, add 1/4 cup raisins 30 minutes before serving.

 

  Makes 4-6 servings.