Easy Oven ( Crockpot) Beef Stew

1/4 Cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean round steak in 1/2" cubes
3 cups water
2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut in bite size pieces ( i have used a can of canned sliced potatoes with good results)
9 oz. package whole baby carrots
8 oz. sliced mushrooms
1 cup pearl onions ( i have used frozen chopped onion or regular onion, chopped)
4 teaspoons beef boullion granules
1 teaspoon dried savory or thyme, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garilc powder

Shake beef cubes in flour and black pepper to coat. Combine meat and remaining ingredients in pot. Cover and cook. Regular oven 2 hours - crockpot 5 to 6 hours on high 9 to 11 hours on low. If broth is to thin - thicken with a little flour and water or cornstarch and water. ENJOY.