Ingredients

2

lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces

1

bag (16 oz) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots

6

green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

2

cloves garlic, chopped

1/2

cup tomato juice

1/4

cup soy sauce

3

tablespoons sugar

2

tablespoons sesame or vegetable oil

1/4

teaspoon pepper

2

teaspoons cornstarch

4

teaspoons cold water

3

cups hot cooked rice

Preparation

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beef, carrots, onions, garlic, tomato juice, soy sauce, sugar, oil and pepper.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 11 hours (or on High setting 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes).

In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until blended; stir into beef mixture in slow cooker. If cooking on Low heat setting, increase to High. Cover; cook about 20 minutes longer or until mixture is slightly thickened. Serve with rice.