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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 600 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 610 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my  lazy  stew because it's so easy to make on busy days. Perfect for hearty appetites, it's guaranteed to keep folks coming back for more! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 boneless beef chuck roast (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)  |  
                                                1 envelope onion soup mix  |  
                                                2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                6 cups water  |  
                                                2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch pieces)  |  
                                                6 to 8 medium carrots, cut into chunks  |  
                                                1 medium onion, chopped  |  
                                                1 cup frozen peas, thawed  |  
                                                1 cup frozen corn, thawed, optional  |  
                                                5 tablespoons cornstarch  |  
                                                6 tablespoons cold water  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper. Pour water over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. 2. Remove roast to a cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker. Cube beef and return to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. 3. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 8-10 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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