crock pot kentucky stew (burgoo)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds round steak, trimmed and cubed
• 1 pound boneless pork roast, cubed (i like use garlic seasoned)
• 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 - bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 large sweet potato, cubed
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup peas (or lima beans)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup cold water