Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse tomatoes, then coarsely chop.
  2. Mix tomatoes and remaining ingredients except the 1/4 cup water and flour.
  3. Cover and cook on high setting for 5 hours or low setting for 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
  4. mix 1/4 cup water and the flour; stir into stew.
  5. Cover and cook on high heat for 10-15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve.