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Slow Cooker Beef and Tomato Stew

By //  by Candace Sampson

  If I keep feeding my husband these amazing meals out of my laundry room, he may never finish my kitchen. Must stop. This recipe however, was the bomb. Perfect for a cold winter day. Slow Cooker Beef and Tomato Stew 2 lbs stewing beef 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1 can San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 4 garlic cloves, peeled and …

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