Step 1

Mix together salt and pepper with flour. Toss in stew meat to lightly coat.

Step 2

Preheat pan over medium high heat and add oil. When oil is hot, add meat and quickly brown. Dump meat into the slow cooker.

Step 3

Deglaze the pan with the sherry, pour all of it into into the slow cooker.

Step 4

Pour beef broth into the slow cooker and add the herbs.

Step 5

Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the meat is fork-tender.

Step 6

Add vegetables during the last hour of cooking time and the pasta in the last 20 minutes.