Ingredients

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lb. stewing beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 3-4 jalapeno peppers (or a few drops of hot pepper sauce)
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cups of beef stock
• 1 large can of diced tomatoes
• 1 can of tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt (omit if you are using commercial beef stock)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 fresh green peppers

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add the beef cubes, garlic and hot peppers and cook until meat is browned on all sides. Transfer meat to slow cooker, de-glaze skillet with water and add to slow cooker for more flavor
2. Add sweet potatoes, onions, beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste and spices; stir to combine.
3. Cover and cook in slow cooker on low for 8 to 10 hrs or on high for 4 to 6 hrs.
4. Add green peppers, and hot sauce (if not using jalapeno peppers)