1 pound beef stew meat
1 tsp beef base
3 lg carrots, cut into 1″ pieces (2 cups)
2 med stalks celery, cut into 1″ pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 med onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (19 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes in puree, undrained
1 (12 oz) jar beef gravy
2 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp sugar
2 cups frozen cut green beans (from a 1 lb bag)

place beef,  beef base, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pepper cannellini beans, tomatoes and gravy in order listed in a 3 1/2-4 qt slow cooker.

cover and cook on LOW for 10-12 hours.

stir in italian seasoning, sugar & frozen green beans. increase heat to HIGH. cover & cook about 15 minutes or until green beans are tender.

6 servings