Ingredients

* 2 1/2 chopped potatoes
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 cup chopped carrots
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 3 cups water
* 1 package beef stew seasoning mix
* 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1″ cubes
* 1/4 cup flour

Directions

1. Coat beef with flour then put in crock pot. Add remaining ingredients. Stir well.
2. Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours.

Ingredients

* 2 lbs beef stew meat
* 1 cup frozen small whole onions – not thawed
* 1 jar (6 oz) pitted Kalamata olives, drained
* 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
* 1 jar (28 oz) marinara sauce
* 6 cups hot cooked pasta

Directions

1. Put beef and onions in crock pot. Put olives and tomatoes on top. Pour marinara sauce over all.
2. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.
Serve over pasta.