Old Fashioned Beef Stew for Crockpot

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 4 carrots, medium, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
• 3 red potatoes, medium, unpeeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 cups frozen pearl onions (from 16 oz pkg)
• 1 stalk celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 cups v- 8 vegetable juice
• 3 tablespoons tapioca, quick cooking
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until browned.
2. In 3 1/2 or 4 qt Crock-Pot, combine browned beef and all remaining ingredients. Mix well.
3. Cover; cook on low setting for 9 to 10 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.