24 oz. pkg. stew vegetables (thawed)
1 lb. stew beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed tomato soup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 tbsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Place vegetables in bottom of crock pot. Add meat. In separate bowl mix remaining ingredients and pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and cook over low setting for 10 or 14 hours (high 3-4 hours).