French Beef Stew

Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 9 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 lbs beef stew meat
• 4 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 3 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. top with the beef, carrots, onions and celery. in a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. pour over the vegetables. cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.