Crockpot Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds round steak, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces*
• 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered*
• 1 (8oz) pkg sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 red bell pepper, diced**
• 1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes**
• 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1/3 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a 6 quart slow cooker, and cook, covered, on LOW for 7 1/2 hours.

*2 (1 pound) pkgs frozen stew vegetables may be substituted for carrots and poatoes

**1 (14 1/2 oz) can dice tomatoes with green peppers and onions may be substituted for red bell pepper and diced tomatoes.