Middle Eastern Spiced Beef, Tomatoes, And Beans - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.
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.
Uncover, let stand for 15 minutes for flavors to absorb.
Serve with either basmati rice, or couscous.