Old-fashioned vegetable-beef stew

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBeef stew meat
2tablespoonsCooking oil
2cupsPotatoes; cubed
1cupCarrots; in 1\" pieces
1mediumOnion; cut into thin wedges
½cupCelery; sliced
1packGreen beans; frozen (9oz)
3tablespoonsTapioca; quick-cooking
1tablespoonBeef bouillon granules
2teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce
¾teaspoonThyme; dry & crushed
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
16ouncesTomatoes; canned, cut up
cupWater

Directions

Cut meat into ½" cubes. In a large skillet brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil. Drain well.

In crockpot, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery. Add frozen beans, tapioca, bouillon, worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir in browned meat, undrained tomatoes, and water.

Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5-6 hours.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens New Crockery Cookbook Terrie Peterson