Slow Cooker Beef & Beer Stew; a new toy for the house Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef & Beer Stew Total time: 8 hours Ingredients: 14oz (420gr) beef, suitable for braising or stewing, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 red onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 rib celery, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 medium potatoes. cut into eighths 4oz (120gr) cremini mushrooms, cut in half 2 tbs flour 1 tsp paprika, smoked 1 tbs olive oil 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) dark ale 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) beef stock 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard 2 bay leaves 2 tbs cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbs water, optional Instructions: Mix flour and paprika in a small food bag. Add beef and toss to coat. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown well on all sides.  Remove and put into the…