Chuckwagon Stew

2 lb stew meat
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp sugar
10.75 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.