Italian Beef Stew

Ingredients:

2 lbs. stew beef
4 slices cooked bacon
1-2 c. beef bouillon (without MSG)
2 -4 T. tomato paste
2 cans cut up tomatoes, drained
12-16 oz. frozen lima beans
1 large onion, cut up
1 green pepper, cut up
2-3 large carrots, cut up
1 t. oregano
2 t. parsley
1/2 t. basil
1/2 t. thyme
1/2 t. garlic powder

Directions:

Put all ingredients into crock pot and mix well. Cook on low 8-10 hours.

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