Beef stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. cubed stewing beef
• ~15 baby carrots or more, halved
• 1/2 Cup dried minced onion
• 3 Large potatoes, cubed
• 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) tomato soup
• 1 soup can water
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (any will do)
• 1 Tsp each salt and pepper (or to taste)

Optional Changes

• Replace potatoes with double the carrots
• Replace minced onion with one fresh onion (chop or dice)
• Replace 1 soup can of water with chicken broth or stock
• Add ~4 celery sticks
• Add 2 Tbsp crushed garlic (minced + powder works as well)
• Add 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
• Add 1 Tbsp tomato paste

Directions

1. If using onion, sauté in pan with oil
2. Combine all ingredients in 3.5 to 5-quart slow cooker layering bottom with carrots, potatoes and/or celery.
3. Heat on high for 5-6 hours or low 10-12 hrs.

Makes 4-6 servings.