OVEN BEEF STEW (OR CROCK POT)

1/4c flour
1/4t salt
1/4t pepper
1 1/2lb stew beef
1T oil
3t garlic
1t thyme
2 cans beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 med onion, wedges
2 lg potatoes, diced
2c diced carrots

Preheat oven to 350* Coat beef with flour, salt, and pepper. Heat oil and garlic over med heat. Brown outside of beef evenly. Place beef in large baking dish, stoneware bowl, or crock pot. Sprinkle with thyme. Add beef broth, tomatoes, and onion. Cover and bake one hour. Add carrots and potatoes. Bake at least one hour. The longer, the more tender it will all be.