It didn't fit the look of what I picture when I hear "stew", but this was very good. I was doubtful with the limited ingredients, and I did add an Anaheim pepper, but it was really easy and the fam ate it all.

I've been making this stew for decades. I found the recipe in the booklet that came with my college crock pot.

The stew is delicious. I tend to use a 10-oz jar of olives because I like olives. I also used pork instead of beef the last time and it came out fine. I've done it a couple times with lamb and it was not as good as I'd envisioned.

Overall, it is an easy and delicious recipe.