crockpot beef stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut in cubes
• 1 can snap-e-tom or v-8 vegetable juice (8 oz)
• 2 cups carrots, cut in chunks
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 15 oz can, with juice
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons instant tapioca
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups potatoes, cubed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped