Middle Eastern Spiced Beef, Tomatoes, and Beans

This recipe comes from the Crock-Pot Slow-Cooker Cookbook. It is found in the "International Sensations" section.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 dish

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 lbs boneless beef roast, chunks cut into 1 in. pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6  ounces green beans
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides. Transfer to Crock-Pot cooker with 1 tablespoon olive oil drizzled on top.
2. Stir in tomatoes, green beans, onions, cinnamon, allspice, sugar, and any other seasonings you desire. Cover. Cook on LOW 8 HOURS or HIGH 4 HOURS.
3. Uncover, let stand for 15 minutes for flavors to absorb.
4. Serve with either basmati rice, or couscous.