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Melt butter in a saute pan and add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, oregano and thyme. Cook covered on medium high heat for 7-8 minutes until soft.
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Transfer the vegetable mixture to the crock pot.
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Add the ground beef to the same pan and brown, breaking apart as it cooks, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the ground beef, potatoes, corn, peas, cabbage, beef stock, worcestershire, crushed tomato, tomato sauce, salt and pepper to the crock pot.
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Cook 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.