Sprinkle meat with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Fry in large pan, both sides, till browned.

In Crock Pot, add onion and sliced celery. Add meat. Add liquid ingredients.

Add 1 Tsp. each: Thyme, Italian seasoning, Pepper, Garlic.

Cover and cook on high 2 hrs.

Add rest of vegetables and cook for 3 hrs.

Remove meat to plate, keep warm.

Add flour slurry to crock pot and cook on high 20 mins.

Serve meat with gravy and vegs.