Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Stew

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

stew meat (cut into 1-inch pieces)

1 cup

baby carrots

white or yellow onion, chopped

ribs celery, chopped

3 cups

1-inch potato pieces

1/2 cup

sliced mushrooms

1/4 cup

flour

4 cups

beef broth

1 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp

black pepper, or to taste

1/2 tsp

Italian seasoning

1 tsp

paprika (preferably smoked paprika if you have it)

3 tsp

minced garlic OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

fresh thyme or parsley for garnish, optional