Paprika Beef Stew (from Canadian Living)

2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 lb stewing beef cubes
1 c + 1/4 c water
1/2 c chili sauce
2 tbsp packed brown sugar (I would use half the amount next time)
2 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
1 tbsp regular sweet paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbsp flour (for thickening, if needed)

Place onions and garlic in slow cooker . Trim meat and cut into 1 inch cubes; place on onion mixture.

Combine water, chili sauce, sugar, worcestershire sauce, paprika, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper; stir and pour into slow-cooker, stirring to combine.

Cover and cook on low until meat is fork-tender, 6 to 7 hours. Skim off fat. Move meat and vegetables to one side of slow-cooker.

Whisk flour with 1/4 c cold water; whisk into liquid in slow cooker. Stir to redistribute ingredients. Cover and cook on high until sauce is thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Another, simpler method to thicken: use brown Veloutine.

Note: This is NOT a spicy recipe! If cutting recipe in half, reduce cooking time to about 4 hours on low.