4 c. water
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
5-6 carrots, sliced
1 can tomatoes
1 tsp. pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 lb. browned meat
2-4 tbsp. beef base, granules or paste
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 c. flour

Combine all but flour and butter in crock pot. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. One hour before serving, turn to high. Mix flour and butter; stir until smooth and add to crock pot and stir. Cook on high until thickened.