1 pounds lean stew beef

3 tablespoon flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

1 large onion - (or 2 medium) halved, and cut into quarters

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large sweet potato cut in 1 1/2" cubes

1 cup beef stock (canned or from bouillon or base)

1 teaspoon cinnamon - (to 1/2 tspn)

1 cup frozen peas or green beans - (to 1 cup) thawed

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste Toss stew beef with the flour and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet; brown beef and onion. Place sweet potato cubes in the crock pot; add beef and onions. Mix beef broth with cinnamon and pour over beef mixture. Cover and cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours. Add peas or green beans during the last 15 to 20 minutes. Good with biscuits. This recipe yields 4 servings.