I’d love to have this every day if I could.

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add the beef stew meat, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.

3. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker.

4. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

5. Transfer the sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker.

6. Add the carrots, celery, mushrooms, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.