Slow Cooker Beef Stew

• flour↗4 tablespoons
• onion powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• stewing beef↗1 lb

  cubed

• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• tomato juice↗46 ounces
• onions↗2

  chopped

• celery↗4

  chopped

• bay leaf↗1
• carrots↗4

  chopped

• potatoes↗3

  peeled and cubed

• frozen green beans↗1 cup
• beef bouillon cubes↗6 -8
• water↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large plastic bag.

2. 2

   Shake to mix.

3. 3

   Add beef to bag and shake to coat.

4. 4

   Heat olive oil in a skillet and add beef to brown on all sides.

5. 5

   Place beef in a slow cooker.

6. 6

   Add tomato juice just until beeef is covered.

7. 7

   Add onions, celery and bay leaf.

8. 8

   Cook beef on low until tender, about 4-6 hours.

9. 9

   Add carrots, potatoes, green beans, bouillon and water.

10. 10

    Cook 1-2 hours until vegetables are soft.