Slow Cooker Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb beef stew meat
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (11 1/2 ounce) can v8 juice
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas

Preparation

In 3-quart slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Discard bay leaves.
In small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew.
Add corn and peas.
Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened.