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Shanna's Sweet Potato Beef Stew

1 1/2 pounds lean stew beef 
3 tablespoons flour 
1/4 teaspoon salt 
1/4 teaspoon pepper 
1 large onion (or 2 medium), halved and cut in 1/4 inch slices 
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
1 large sweet potato, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes 
1/2 cup beef stock (canned, or from bouillon or base) 
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas or green beans (thawed) 
salt and 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.
Serves
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