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Slow Cooker Veggie Beef Stew

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Don't have time to cook dinner this evening?  Not to worry...you can put together this savory stew in the morning and let it slow cook all day.  Dinner is ready when you are.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until it's well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat.
Place the beef, vegetables and bouillon cube in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Stir the vegetable juice, flour, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary and garlic salt in a medium bowl and pour it into the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 11 hours or until the beef is fork-tender.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1.5 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bag (about 24 ounces) frozen vegetable blend for stew (carrots, onion, potatoes, celery)
1 beef chicken flavored bouillon cube
1.5 cups V8® 100% Vegetable Juice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
0.5 teaspoon garlic salt