Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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2 lbs beef chuck, 1 inch cubed pieces
5 carrots, diced
3 large potatoes, diced
5 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, diced
2 c vegetable brother
1 c beef broth
1/3 c flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp EVOO

In a zip lock bag, combine flour and garlic powder.  Toss beef chuck in bag and shake to coat.  In a large skillet, heat EVOO over medium high heat and brown meat on all sides.  Add to slow cooker.  In same skillet, cook onion and garlic till tender and add to slow cooker.  Add all additional ingredients and heat 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high.  Serve with crusty bread.