Basic Beef Stew 3 carrots, sliced 3 potatoes, cut in 1-inch pieces 2 pounds beef stew meat in 1-inch cubes 1 cup beef broth 1 tsp Worcestershire 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bay leaf salt to taste 1/2 tsp pepper 1 tsp paprika 3 onions, quartered 1 celery rib, cut up Combine all ingredients in slow cooker in order listed. Stir just enough to mix seasonings throughout. Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 12 hours.