Nancy Lindahl'S Hearty Sweet And Sour Beef Stew

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1 inch chunks
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 2 cups carrots, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 cups sliced celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 1 cups tomato sauce or (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder or 2 teaspoons cayenne
• 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• sour cream (for a garnish when served)

1. In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook meat, just until browned (about 4-5 minutes).
2. Place in the Crock Pot, along with all the rest of the ingredients except the sour cream.
3. Mix well, cover and cook on high until the meat is tender.
4. About 4-6 hours .
5. Serve in bowls and top with a spoon full of Sour Cream.

vegetable oil, onions, carrots, celery, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, light corn syrup, mustard, brown sugar, chili powder, sweet paprika, salt, ground black pepper, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nancy-lindahls-hearty-sweet-and-sour-beef-stew-11473 (may not work)