Crockpot Beef Stew

1 lb of stew meat chunks. (Look for the leanest you can find.)
1 1/2 qt water (My crock pot will not hold that much water plus all the ingredients. I add the ingredients then fill with water to about an inch from the top of the crock pot.)
1 can diced tomatoes in sauce
1 can chopped tomatoes with jalapeno peppers (This is too spicy for my family. I only use 1/2 can and save the other half for people to add who like spicy food. I substitute one can more of plain diced Tomatoes)
Salt and pepper to taste (Go easy on the salt you can always add more as the stew is almost finished.)
Pinch of basil and a sprinkle of garlic powder

Choice of can or fresh vegetables (I use one can corn drained, fresh carrots and potatoes.)

2 handfuls of macaroni at the last 10 minutes (cook until done in the stew.)

Put the first 7 lines in big stock pot or crock pot and cook until the meat is tender. I start it in the morning in my crock pot and let it cook all day on low.

I add the veggies about three or four hours before I want to serve dinner.



Recipe Donated By: Donna Vigil