Hearty Beef Ragout

A basic and succulent beef dish that's easy to make when in a hurry. Best served with a fresh loaf of crusty bread.

Yields:	6-8
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	Preparation	30 minutes
	Cooking	8 minutes
	Ready In	8 minutes

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Ingredients

3	pounds	beef	chuck, boneless, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/3	cup	flour, all-purpose
2	teaspoons	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
8	ounces	sausage	links, precooked, cut into 1 inch pieces
2	cups	leeks	chopped
3	each	celery	stalks, cut up
3	each	potatoes	peeled, cubed
16	ounces	tomatoes	whole, canned
1	teaspoon	oregano
2	each	garlic	cloves, minced
1/2	cup	vegetable stock	or chicken or beef
1	teaspoon	flavoring
2	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
3	tablespoons	water

Directions

Wipe beef well. Combine 1/3 cup flour with salt and pepper. Toss beef cubes with flour mixture to coat thoroughly; place in crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except 2 tb. flour and the water in order listed; stir well.

Cover and cook on Low setting for 7 to 12 hours. One hour before serving, turn to High setting. Make a smooth paste of 2 tb. flour and the water; stir into crockpot, mixing well. Cover and cook until thickened.