Game Day Beef Stew

A very easy recipe for a very tasty beef stew from your crockpot.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons flour, divided
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 3 (5 1/2ounce) cans tomato juice
• 2  lbs stewing beef
• 2 (8 ounce) packages  pre-  sliced mushrooms
• 4  carrots, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
• 3  celery ribs, chopped
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons hot water

Directions

1. Combine 2 tbsp flour, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl and whisk the tomato juice until smooth. Set aside.
2. Combine beef and next 5 ingredients in a crockpot and add tomato juice mixture over top.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
4. Whisk together 2 tablespoons hot water and remaining 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Add to crockpot and stir until blended. Cover and cook 30 more minutes.