Crockpot Sweet 'n' Snappy Beef Stew - Recipe #19776 - Foodgeeks

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 carrots, sliced thin
• 2 md. parsnips, sliced thin
• 1 md. onion, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca (I use a little more if necessary)
• 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger or
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup raisins