Old Fashioned Beef Stew For Crockpot

• 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

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.

oil, beef stew meat, carrots, red potatoes, frozen pearl onions, celery, vegetable juice, tapioca, beef bouillon granules, garlic, pepper, worcestershire sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/old-fashioned-beef-stew-for-crockpot-515592 (may not work)