Chuckwagon Stew

Chuckwagon Stew 2 lb stew meat 1/4 cup flour 1 tsp sugar 1 (10.75 oz) can tomato puree 1 can beef broth 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp thyme 2-3 potatoes, peeled and cubed 3-4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1 cup green peas (I use frozen) Coat the stew meat in the flour and sugar. Brown in skillet. Transfer meat to crock-pot and add all remaining ingredients except for peas. Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours. Add peas and cook for 30 minutes longer.