In a large pan, brown beef in all over medium-high heat and drain.

Place in a 5 quart crockpot

Transfer to a 5 quart crockpot

Add the carrots and celery.

Add carrots and celery, combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the meat and vegetables

Combine remaining ingredients and pour over the meat and vegetables.

Cover and cook on low as 6 to 8 hours until meat is tender

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until meat is tender

Discard the bay leaf before serving and thicken cooking juices if desired

Discard the bay leaf before serving

If it suits your taste, you can thicken the cooking juices before serving