French Beef Stew

By á-2044

When it comes to this thick down-home stew, Iola Egle lets her slow cooker do the work. "Then I simply toss together a green salad and dinner is ready," she pens from Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the potatoes in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with beef, carrots, onions and celery. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the vegetables.

Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.