1 medium onion, chopped (1 med onion = about 1/2 cup)
1 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 cup of water
Place onion over the bottom of 3-1/2 quart or larger CROCK-POT® slow cooker. Add the following ingredients in this order: carrots, celery, potatoes and beef. Sprinkle with thyme. Pour diced tomatoes and water over the top of the beef. Cover; cook on LOW setting for 8 to 10 hours until meat is tender. Stir in tomato paste; cover. Cook an additional 10 minutes on HIGH setting.