Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This is great to have ready when you come home from a long day. The beef is tender and mouth-watering.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 1  lb beef stew meat
• 2  medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (11 1/2ounce) can  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

1. In 3-quart slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until meat is tender.
3. Discard bay leaves.
4. In small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew.
5. Add corn and peas.
6. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened.