Mix together flour, salt, and pepper and dredge meat cubes in mixture. In a sk illet, heat margarine and olive oil and brown beef cubes. Place browned beef i n the Crock-Pot. Add remaining ingredients except for carrots. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. add carrots and cook on Low 1 1/2 hours or on High for 30 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.