CLASSIC BEEF STEW

1 tall can V8 juice

1 1-lb pkg baby carrots or regular carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 tsp original Mrs. Dash seasoning
1-2 lb beef stew meat
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup water
1 pkg (10-oz) frozen peas
salt and pepper to taste

In crock pot or slow cooker, combine the V8 juice, carrots (halve if too large), potatoes, and Mrs. Dash seasoning.
In a large skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, brown the onions with the beef; add to the crock pot.

Add the water and bouillon cube to the skillet stirring to dissolve bouillon and loosen residue in skillet; add to the crockpot. Season to your taste with salt and pepper.

Set pot on high and cook for 4 to 6 hours or on low and cook for 6 to 8 hours. Add the peas the last 20 minutes of the cooking time.

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