Slow Cooker Beef Stew *

1 cup beef broth

1/4 cup Italian dressing

1/4 cup bbq sauce

1 tsp oregano

1 pound stew meat

1 pound red potatoes, quartered

4 carrots, cut into 1 inch thick slices

1 large onion, cut into chunks

2 slices bacon, chopped

3 Tbsp flour

3 Tbsp water

Mix broth, dressing, bbq sauce and oregano in slow cooker.  Add all remaining ingredients except flour and water; toss to coat.  Cover with lid.  Cook on low 8-9 hours.  At the end of cooking time, mix flour and water in separate bowl until well blended.  Stir into slow cooker; mix well then cover.  Cook on high 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Serves 4