Crock-Pot Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 green pepper, chopped
2 to 2 1/2 lb. round steak, cubed or stewing beef
1 envelope mushroom gravy mix
1/2 c. beef stock
1 (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 pkg. frozen peas, thawed

Preparation

Turn crock-pot on high setting while chopping and cutting ingredients.
Combine all ingredients except peas in crock-pot. Cover and reduce heat to low setting.
Cook 7 to 8 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Stir in peas during last 30 minutes of cooking time.
(If using high setting, cook for 5 hours or until tender.)
Makes 6 to 8 servings.