Classic slow cooker beef stew

• Mix together 2 lbs. of cubed stew meat with 1/2 cup of flour, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Place in bottom of crock pot. Peel and cube four potatoes, three carrots, one onion and one stalk of celery. Add to crock pot. Pour 1 1/2 cup beef broth over all the ingredients; add 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce. Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours. This is tasty with warm bread or biscuits.

Irish stew

• Mix together 2 lbs. of cubed stew meat with 1/2 cup of flour, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Place in bottom of crock pot. Peel and cube four potatoes, three carrots and one onion. Add to crock pot along with 1 cup of green peas. Pour 1 cup of Guinness Stout and 1/2 cup of cider over all the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. Serve with soda bread or other warm crusty bread.

Mexican beef stew

• Mix together 2 lbs. of cubed stew meat with a half cup of flour, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Place in bottom of crock pot. Add one can of drained and rinsed black beans, one can of drained sweet corn, one can of Rotel tomatoes and 1 cup of rice. Pour 1 cup beef broth over all the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours. Serve with corn bread or warm tortillas.