Step 1

You can use pre-cut stew meat or cut your own from a beef roast.

Step 2

If browning meat, then add 1 tablespoon oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds of cubed beef and cook until browning some — about 10 minutes.

Step 3

While the meat is browning, clean, and prep veggies. One rib of celery chopped medium. One carrot cut into 1/4 inch medallions. One medium onion chopped medium. Also, 8 oz of fresh or frozen green beans.

Step 4

Add beef and veggies to large crock pot. Add 32 oz low sodium beef broth, and one 15 oz can diced tomatoes (not drained). Salt and pepper to taste, I went with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Optional spices are 1/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon marjoram, and one bay leaf.

Step 5

Mix well and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat and carrots are tender.