1 lb. beef stew meat
2 pkgs. McCormick beef stew mix
1 onion, sliced
5-6 potatoes, peeled and quartered
10-12 carrots, peeled and sliced
6-7 c. water

Brown meat; drain any fat. Mix together in crock pot meat, potatoes, onions, carrots, and water (make sure all ingredients are covered with water). Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low heat for 7-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. You may need to thicken gravy.