Description

This stew is a complete meal. It has potatoes, veggies and meat. What more could you want?

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic coves, minced
• 2 c. tomato juice
• 2-3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2-3 ribs celery, sliced
• 1/2 -1 green pepper, seeded, membranes removed, chopped
• 1 c. corn
• 2 c. green beans
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed or 1 c. barley in place of potatoes
• 2 c. water
• 1 T. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 t. dried oregano
• 1/4 t. dried basil
• 1/4 t. dried thyme
• dash of hot pepper sauce
• 2 T. dry onion soup mix, or 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper

Steps

1. Brown meat and onions in a large stockpot or saucepan. Drain off and discard grease. Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute, then stir in tomato juice. Heat to boiling.
2. Line a slow cooker with a slow cooker liner for easy clean up.
3. Combine stockpot mixture and remaining ingredients in the slow cooker. Cover. Cook on Low 8-10 hours.