Braised Brazilian Beef

Heat 3 tbsp oil.  Saute 1 medium chopped onion with 3 minced garlic cloves.  Remove and put in slow cooker.  Brown 1 pound chuck roast cut into cubes with 3 sliced italian sausages.  Put in slow cooker.  Add 1 can of tomatoes to deglaze the pan, along with 1 large can green chilis.  Add 1/2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt and 3 tbsp chopped cilantro.  Add to slow cooker.  Add 2 tsp brown sugar and 1/3 cup sliced green olives.  Cover and cook on low heat 5-6 hours.  Serve with rice, top with green peas.  This was good.  It has a little more tang than the standard beef stew.