SUPER BOWL SUNDAY STEW
Posted by BETTYBOOP50

1 lb. beef stew, 1-inch cubes
Salt and pepper
3 T. butter
30 oz. canned tomato juice
30 oz. canned tomatoes, chopped coarsely
5 celery stalks leaves included, chopped small
2 carrots, peeled (cut in rounds or quarters)
2 onions, peeled and sliced thin
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen okra, cut
3 to 4 T. barley
3 cubes beef bouillon
16 oz. canned corn or 10 oz. frozen corn
3 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. salt (optional)
6 to 8 stalks parsley, finely chopped
Water, as needed
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
12 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme

Sauté meat pieces in butter over medium high heat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Pour into a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker or crockpot, add remaining ingredients mix well to blend.

Note: The frozen okra can be added as is, for it will quickly thaw in the warm liquid. ***you can add water to this stew depending on the thickness you want (about 4 cups for a thick stew). Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.

Stir occasionally during the day. Taste for seasoning just before serving. If you want a bite to this stew, you can add to taste some cayenne.

Serve in heated bowls, With some country peasant bread or bread of your choice, in big chunks and with lots of butter. Yields 6 servings.