Slow Cooker Stew 091207

Slow Cooker Stew

1 lb. of stewing beef, chopped
2 medium potatoes, uncooked
1/2 lb. of carrots, chopped
2-3 celery stalks, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 can of mushrooms, drained
2 garlic cloves
8 oz. of beef broth
8 oz. of beer (optional) - replace 8 oz. with beef broth if not using
1/4 cup of evaporated milk
2 tbsps. of corn starch and
2 tsps. of paprika

1. Put all the ingredients into the slow cooker and turn on the low heat for the day (6-8 hours). Minimum cook time is 4 hours.