Best Dang Crockpot Beef Stew EVER

This is from AllRecipes: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/slow-cooker-beef-stew-i/detail.aspx but a couple minor changes.

Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 2 onion, chopped

• 2 beef or vegetable bouillon cubes 
• 4 cups water

• 5 potatoes, diced

• 2 c. carrots, sliced

• 3 stalks celery, chopped

Directions

1. Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; sprinkle over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, onion, bouillon cubes, water, potatoes, carrots, and celery.

1. Cover, and cook on Low setting for about 6-8 hours.