Beef Stew (Slow Cooker optional)

4 C. Potatoes (peeled & diced)
1 C. baby Carrots
1 C. Onion (chopped)
1 C. Celery (chopped)
2 C. diced stew meat or left over pot roast.
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1 pkg Stew Seasoning Spices
1/3 C. Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
4 Cups Water

Prep the Meat:
Place flour, salt and pepper in large plastic bag and add stew meat. Shake unitl coated. In large pan on stovetop heat olive oil. Add flour covered meat and brown. Once browned on all sides (not cooked throughly) add water and seasoning spices and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Cooktop Method:
After meat has simmered, add remaining vegetables and simmer another 45 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Slow Cooker Method:

After meat has simmered for 10 minutes, Place remaining vegetables in slow cooker and add meat mixture. Cook on low for 6-8 hours