Beef Stew- Annaliese

• 1 1/2 lbs stew meat, cut in 1" cubes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. prepared mustard
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 4 c. beef broth
• 5 c. or so, chopped potato, onion, carrots, celery
• 1/2 c. cold water plus 4 T flour to thicken
  • Brown meat; add broth and spices. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hrs. Add veg and cook 30 more min. Add flour and water to boiling pot, to thicken. serves 10