Slow Cooker Stew

16 ounces lean beef stew meat, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
4 cups diced raw potatoes
1 3/4 cups (one 15 ounce can) Swanson Beef Broth
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons Quick Cooking Minute Tapioca

In a large skillet sprayed with butter flavored cooking spray, brown stew meat. Spray a slow cooker container with cooking spray. Place browned meat in prepared container. Add onion, carrots, celery and potatoes. Mix well to combine. In a small bowl, combine beef broth, parsley flakes, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and uncooked tapioca. Pour mixture over vegetables.

Cover and coon on LOW for 8 hours. Mix well before serving.

Serves 6 (1 1/2 cups)