Beef Stew

Yummy, hearty, makes the whole house smell good! Great with fresh cornbread or plain ol' saltines

• Ready In: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 10-15

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs stewing beef
• 1  large potato, cubed
• 1  onion, diced (more or less to taste)
• 1 -2  large carrot, grated
• 2 -3  celery ribs, sliced
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1  lb  sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 3 -10  minced garlic cloves (we like alot)
• 1⁄2 cup red wine (optional)
• 6  beef bouillon cubes (I like Herb Ox, no MSG, to taste)
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 4  tablespoons pepper
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

1. put everything in the crockpot.
2. cook on low for 8 hours, or.
3. cook on high for 4 hours, or.
4. cook on stove top.