Beef Stew, Crock II without paprika flour

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[...]

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[...]