French Beef Stew

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Classic French-style stew with beef, red wine, mushrooms, and aromatic vegetables slow-cooked to tenderness.

Ingredients:
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 pounds 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
Directions:
  1. Place the 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
  2. -10 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.