Beef Stew, Crock II without cookies

2 lbs stewing beef , cut in 1 inch cubes 1/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 slices bacon , diced 12 small onions 1 garlic clove , crushed 1[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs stewing beef , cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 bunch scallion , sliced thin (about 1 cup) 3 large celery ribs , chopped fine 1[...]

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes , not packed in oil or 1 cup use 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce) or 1 (1 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat 12[...]

2 lbs stew meat, cut up 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon crushed dried marjoram 1 teaspoon crushed dried thyme salt and pepper 5 carrots , peeled and cut up 4 large[...]