Country Style Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. lean beef, cut in cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 c. thinly sliced celery
6 to 8 carrots, cut in chunks
4 c. Irish potatoes, cut in chunks
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen green peas
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. water
1 qt. can tomatoes

Preparation

Put the meat, water and onion in slow cooker.
Set on high and cook 2 hours.
Heat the vegetables just to boiling in water to cover.
Drain off water and add to meat.
Add the remaining ingredients.
Cook 1 hour on high.
Turn cooker to low and simmer for 3 hours.