Slow Cooker Stew Recipe

Ingredients 1 pound beef stew meat 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth 1 can (11-1/2 ounces) 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

Directions In a 3-qt. 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 a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Add corn and peas. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 5 servings.