Favorite+Beef+Stew

Favorite Beef Stew
3 carrots, chopped 3 ribs of celery, chopped 3 large potatoes, chopped 1 1/2 C onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp pepper 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces 3 cups water 4 beef bouillon cubes

Layer ingredients in the following order: carrots, celery, potatoes, onions, garlic, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, basil, pepper, beef, water and bouillon. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours. Stir well and thicken with flour and water. (Freezes well when made without potatoes.)