Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew: Date Added: 11 Nov 2009 Ingredients:

1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat -- cut 3/4" cubes
4 medium carrots -- cut 1/2" slices
3 medium potatoes with peel -- cut 1/2" cubes
1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions -- from 16 oz package
1 celery rib -- cut 1" slices
3 cups vegetable juice cocktail
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon beef-flavor instant bouillon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Instructions:

In large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until browned. In 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker, combine browned beef and all remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover, cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.

This recipe yields 5 servings.