Crockpot Beef and Pinto Bean Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds stew beef, lean, cut in small pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 cup carrots, julienne or thinly sliced
• 1 sweet green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cans (15 oz each) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth, undiluted
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, not drained
• 1 cup canned (drained) or thawed frozen corn kernels, optional

Preparation: