Easy crockpot beefstew

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef stew meat (i buy it already cut in chunks for stew)
• 2 envelope of beefstew seasoning. (i use kroger brand beefstew seasoning)
• 2 stalks of celery diced
• 1 medium onion diced
• 5 fresh carrots peeled and cut to desired size.
• 6 red/white potatoes peeled and cut to desired size.
• 6 cup warm water
• 1 salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup of water

Instructions

1. Spray crockpot with non stick spray or I use a crock pot liner for easy clean up.
2. Put beef in crockpot.
3. Mix the 2 packages of beefstew seasoning with 4 cups of warm water , pour over beef.
4. Add the onion and celery.
5. Cook on low for 6-8hours.
6. When the beef stew meat is done..Add 2 more cups of water after cooking, then stir.
7. Add carrots and cook for a bit, before adding potatoes.
8. The carrots take longer.
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. When all finished.
11. I like my beefstew to thicken.
12. So I add the cornstarch with water , slowly stir into beefstew and cook until desired.
13. This is great with homemade cornbread.