Last week, I went to visit a friend and as I went to ring the doorbell I was struck by the most wonderfully delicious smell wafting into the air! I could hardly contain myself as she came to the door… “What are you cooking? It smells so good! I need the recipe!!”  Well she shared it with me… and gave me permission to share it with all of you!

A stew, cooked up by her father in law years ago, meant to warm your heart and sooth your soul… and now passed on with love… to all of you!!

Hearty V8 Stew

• 1 (48oz) bottle of V8 Vegetable Juice
• 1 lb. Lean Stew Meat
• 2 baking potatoes, cubed
• 1 c.  frozen carrots
• 1 c. frozen corn
• 1 c. frozen cut green beans
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. ground black pepper

1. Place all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
2. That’s it… It’s that SIMPLE!!

This stew is the perfect compliment to an evening with friends and family… or a cozy night in from a busy day and  the winter cold.