Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb beef, stew meat; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups beef broth; 1 1/2 cups vegetable juice, V8 is best; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 sweet onion, diced; 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 cup frozen peas

Submitted by Karen R.

"This is a go-to recipe for me. The seasonings make it so savory and different from other beef stews."

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Ready In:: 8hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb beef, stew meat
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups beef broth
1 ¹⁄₂ cups vegetable juice, V8 is best
2 stalks celery, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
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 cup frozen peas

directions

Combine first 12 ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, about 7 hours.
Add frozen peas. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into stew. Cover and cook on high until thickened, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaves and serve.