Slow-Cooker Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

 


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

Steps

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.

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