Old Fashioned Beef Stew For Crockpot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes or until browned.
In 3 1/2 or 4 qt Crock-Pot, combine browned beef and all remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Cover; cook on low setting for 9 to 10 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.