Slow Cooker Steak Soup

• 2 lbs coursely ground chuck, browned and drained
• 5 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 ounce frozen mixed vegetables
• 5 beef bouillon cubes
• 12 teaspoon pepper
• 12 cup melted butter
• 12 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons salt

1. Combine chuck , water, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, beef bouillon and pepper in slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours.
3. One hour before serving turn to high make a paste of melted butter and the flour, stirring until smooth.
4. Pour into slow cooker and stir well until blended, add salt.
5. Continue cooking until thickened.

ground chuck, water, onion, celery, carrots, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, pepper, butter, flour, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slow-cooker-steak-soup-224288 (may not work)