Crockpot Beef Stew for Two

In large Ziploc bag, combine flour, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Add stew meat and shake to coat.

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add coated stew meat and cook to brown all sides. Remove from heat and add to croc pot.

Heat 1 to 2 more tablespoons vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until lightly browned on the edges, approximately 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for additional 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add to crockpot on top of beef.

Using same skillet, add wine over medium low heat working to loosen browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Reduce wine by half while continuing to stir. Add Worcestershire sauce. beef broth, Cajun seasoning, cumin and bay leaf. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour wine/broth mixture over beef and onions in the crockpot. Cook on low for 8–10 hours or high for 4–5 hours, adding carrots, potatoes and celery halfway through cooking process. Cook just until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.