Easy crockpot beefstew

• 2 lb beef stew meat (i buy it already cut in chunks for stew)
• 2 envelope of beefstew seasoning. (i use kroger brand beefstew seasoning)
• 2 stalks of celery diced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 5 fresh carrots peeled and cut to desired size.
• 6 red/white potatoes peeled and cut to desired size.
• 6 cup warm water
• 1 salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup of water

1. Spray crockpot with non stick spray or I use a crock pot liner for easy clean up.
2. Put beef in crockpot.
3. Mix the 2 packages of beefstew seasoning with 4 cups of warm water , pour over beef.
4. Add the onion and celery.
5. Cook on low for 6-8hours.
6. When the beef stew meat is done..Add 2 more cups of water after cooking, then stir.
7. Add carrots and cook for a bit, before adding potatoes.
8. The carrots take longer.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. When all finished.
11. I like my beefstew to thicken.
12. So I add the cornstarch with water , slowly stir into beefstew and cook until desired.
13. This is great with homemade cornbread.

beef stew meat, stalks of celery diced, onion, fresh carrots, redwhite potatoes, water, salt, cornstarch

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/364626-easy-crockpot-beefstew (may not work)