Slow Cooker Steak Soup

This was given to me by a friend

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  coursely  ground chuck, browned and drained
• 5  cups water
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 4  celery ribs, chopped
• 3  carrots, sliced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1  ounce  frozen mixed vegetables
• 5  beef bouillon cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2  teaspoons salt

Directions

1. Combine chuck , water, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, beef bouillon and pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours.
2. One hour before serving turn to high make a paste of melted butter and the flour, stirring until smooth.
3. Pour into slow cooker and stir well until blended, add salt.
4. Continue cooking until thickened.