| 1-1/2 | lb. | stew or roast beef |
| 1/2 | tsp. | balck pepper |
| 2 | garlic cloves | minced |
| 1/2 | pkg. | onion soup mix |
| 2 | tsp. | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | tsp. | A-1 steak sauce |
| 3 | large carrots | sliced |
| 2 | large celery stalks | sliced |
| 1 | green pepper | chopped |
| 1 | medium | onion |
| 1/2>C | ||
| 1/2 | C | tomato juice |
Cut beef into serving sized portions. Brown in a bit of vegetable oil, in a large skillet. Meanwhile, slice onion and separate into rings. Dice the peeled carrots, dice the celery and slice the peppers into thin strips or circles. Place into the bottom of crockpot. Sprinkle the beef pieces with fresh ground black pepper, minced garlic and the onion soup mix. Place on top of the vegetables. Mix the steak sauce and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl with about 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup tomato juice. Pour this over the meat. Turn the crockpot to high for 30 minutes, then turn to low, cover and cook for 7 - 9 hours.
Per serving:332 Calories; 22g Total fat; 22g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 76mg Cholesterol; 484mg Sodium; 3g Fiber.
Food exchanges: 0 grain; 3 lean meat; 1-1/2 vegetable; 0 fruit; 2-2/1 fat; 0 other carbohydrates