Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      Pounds        beef stew -- lean, 1 1/2"cubes
   2                    garlic cloves -- sliced
   2                    celery stalks -- large, sliced
     1/2  Cup           green olives -- pitted/drained
   4      Ounces        mushrooms -- drained
  16      Ounces        whole tomatoes
   2      Tablespoons   flour
   2      Tablespoons   water
                        mozzarella cheese -- grated

Preparation:

Trim and wipe stew meat thoroughly. Combine all ingredients except flour, water and mozzarella cheese in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW setting for 10 to 12 hours (on HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours). One hour before serving, turn to HIGH setting. Make a smooth paste of water and flour; stir into crockpot. Cover and cook until thickened. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over top. 4 to 6 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts). Note: A 3-lb. cut up chicken or round steak may be substituted for the stew beef.