Beef Stew (Slow-Cooker)

2       lbs. Stew Beef
3       tablespoons Olive Oil
2       cups Organic Beef Stock
12     ounces Package Bacon – Cooked Crisp and Crumbled
14.5   ounces Can Organic Diced Tomatoes – Juice Drained
4       ounces Mixed Bell Peppers – Chopped
4       ounces Mushrooms – Quartered
2       ribs celery – chopped
1       large carrot – chopped
1       small onion – chopped
4       large cloves garlic – minced
2       tablespoons Organic Tomato Paste
2       tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce or Coconut Aminos
2       teaspoon  Sea Salt
1/½   teaspoons Black Pepper
1       teaspoon Garlic Powder
1       teaspoon Onion Powder
1       teaspoon Dried Oregano

Heat slow cooker on low setting.

1 . In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the beef in olive oil, browning on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker.

2 .  To the slow cooker, add Organic Beef Stock, bacon, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano.


3 .  Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
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