Beef Stew

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• 1 1/2-2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into even smaller bite-sized pieces
• 4-5 medium red potatoes, chopped
• 4-5 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) jar pearl onions
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 (12 ounce) cans or 3 cups vegetable juice cocktail
• 1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 10 ounces water (use the can from the tomato soup to measure)
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Combine all ingredients in large slow cooker. 
2. Cook on low 9-10 hours or high 5-6 hours.