Crock Pot Beef Stew

This is a very easy crock pot recipe that makes it's own gravy. Be sure you don't stir it until the end.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  sliced carrots (or baby carrots)
• 3  large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 (12 ounce) bag  frozen peas
• 2  stalks  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1  bay leaf
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (DO NOT DRAIN)
• 1⁄4 cup  breadcrumbs
• 3  tablespoons minute tapioca
• 2  lbs  lean stewing beef

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in crock pot in the above order, starting with carrots and ending with the beef on top.
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
3. Do not stir until 1/2 hour before serving.