Hearty Beef Stroganoff (crock pot)

Season beef with salt and pepper, tossing to coat. In skillet, heat oil. Lightly brown meat in batches, transferring to crock pot when done.

In same skillet, add onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic. Transfer to crock pot. Reduce heat and add wine, stirring to scrape up browned bits.

In small bowl, combine 1/4 c broth and flour until there are no lumps. Add to skillet with remaining broth and Worcester sauce. Stir constantly until slightly thickened. Add to crock pot.

Add mushrooms, bay leaves and anise to crock pot.

Cover crock pot and cook 4 hours on high. To serve, remove bay leaves and anise. Mix in sour cream.