Slow Cooker Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

By lewolfe50

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces if needed
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (2 cups)
• 3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
• 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
• 3 cups vegetable juice
• 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.

2.Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix browned beef and remaining ingredients.

3.Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.