Fabulous Beef Stew

My family thinks this is fabulous, and that is all that matters. Made in the slow cooker.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs stew meat
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 1 1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 3 -4 potatoes, cubed
• 4 -5 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, mixed with water below
• 1/4 cup cold water

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients except cornstarch in a slow cooker on low heat for 6-8-10 hours.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with water.
3. Turn heat to high and stir until thickened.