1 (24 oz.) pkg. frozen stew vegetables
1 lb. cubed stewing beef
1 can tomato soup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Place vegetables in bottom of crockpot. Add meat. In separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients and pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on low setting for 10-14 hours (on High setting 3-4 hours). Remove bay leaf before serving.