Beef and Tomato Stew

  • 2 pounds cubed stew beef
  • 1 (15 oz) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • 3 1/2 cans of water using tomato paste can 
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 can peas, drained
  • 2 russet potatoes, quartered
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash original blend
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

**These are not exact measurements but really just an estimate of what I put in as I don't measure anything when I make this, add seasonings to your liking and to your taste!

Chop your onion, carrots and celery and set aside.  In a slow cooker, add stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce and mix together.  Stir in cubed meat, chopped vegetables and peas.  Season with remaining ingredients and slow cook on low for 8 hours.  Serve and enjoy!