Recipe: Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

Prep Time: 20 min  Ready in: 8 hours 30 min {approx.} {on low}
 INGREDIENTS:  -1 medium onion, chopped  -2 C baby carrots  -2 C sliced celery  -1 lb. red potatoes, unpeeled, cubed  -2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks  -2 tsp. italian seasoning  -1 {14.5oz} can diced tomatoes, undrained  -1/4 C water  -2 C beef broth  -1 {6oz} can tomato paste
 DIRECTIONS:  1. Place onions evenly on bottom of large slow cooker. Top with layers of carrots, celery, potatoes & meat; sprinkle with italian seasoning. Pour diced tomatoes with their juice, water & beef broth over meat. Cover slow cooker with lid.   2. Cook on LOW 8-10 hours {or on HIGh 4-5 hours}, or until meat is tender.   3. Stir in tomato paste; cover. Cook an additional 10 minutes.
Enjoy!