All Day Crock Pot Delight

2 pounds boneless chuck, cut in 1" cubes
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups beer
1/4 cup flour

Coat beef cubes with the 1/2 cup flour. Brown in melted butter. Drain off
excess fat. In crock pot, combine browned meat with onion, salt, pepper,
garlic and beer. Cover and cook on low 5-7 hours (all day) until meat is
tender. Turn control to high. Dissolve remaining 1/4 cup flour in small
amount of water. Stir into meat mixture, cook on high 30-40 minutes. Serve
with rice and salad.