Sprinkle stew meat with salt and pepper. Coat with flour. Shake off excess flour.
Preheat the 4 Quart Stock Pot over medium heat on the stovetop for 2 minutes. Melt butter.
Add floured stew meat pieces and brown about 3 minutes per side. Remove from fat.
Add garlic, onions, and stock to meat. Place on Slow-Cooker Base, Cover and simmer on Setting #2 for 7 to 7 1/2 hours or until tender. Keep warm for serving on Setting #1.
Serve with Vegetable Quinoa (recipe in side dishes and entreés), noodles, carrots or green beans. Sprinkle with mint as a garnish.