Crockpot recipes |
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew |
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 |
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. |