For a fuller flavor, add 1/2 cup red wine with the vegetables.

1	lb.	stew beef, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces
1	can	stewed tomatoes
3		potatoes, peeled, diced
2		carrots, peeled, pennied
1	clove	garlic, crushed
3		peppercorns
1		bay leaf
1	rib	celery, chopped
1	sm.	onion, diced
4	c.	water
		salt and pepper to taste
1/2	tsp.	thyme
1	tsp.	parsley, chopped
2		beef bouillon cubes
1	tbsp.	Worcestershire sauce
2	c.	frozen mixed vegetables

Place all except frozed vegetables in Crockery Pot. Turn on low and cover; cook for 6 hours (high 3 hours). One half hour before serving, turn to high, add frozen veggies, stir and cover. Cook 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.