Ingredients for 6 servings:
1. 3 lbs cubed stew meat
2. 1 large onion, sliced
3. 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
4. 2 green bell peppers, sliced
5. 2 celery ribs, sliced
6. 5 carrots, sliced
7. 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
8. 1 garlic clove, minced
9. 2 cups water
10. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
11. 1/4 cup dry white wine
12. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
13. 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1. Salt and pepper beef.
2. Brown beef with two tablespoons of vegetable oil.
3. Add beef to slow cooker when browned.
4. Saute the onions in the same pan as used for the beef until slightly softened, scraping up the brown bits left on the bottom of the pan from the beef.
5. Add the wine and cook on med to high heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, making sure not to over brown the onions. Still scraping up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
6. Add onions to slow cooker and beef.
7. Combine all other ingredients with beef/onion mixture in slow cooker and stir.
8. Cover.
9. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

Enjoy your meal!