Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, season the beef with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then fry in two batches until golden-brown, transferring to the slow cooker when ready.
This score reflects the results using the slow cook setting for our beef stew and chili & beans ... and carrots were firm but not mushy. The Crock-Pot 6 qt. Express Crock SCCPPC600-V1 is part ...