Slow Cooker Maple Beef Stew

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef stew meat

2 c.  carrots sliced diagonally

2 tablespoons tomato paste 

1 envelope onion soup mix

1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, chopped

½ c. chopped onion

½ c. Plew Farm maple syrup

2 tablespoons tapioca

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, stir, and cook on high for 6 - 8 hours, until meat is tender, and will break apart with a fork.  This stew is perfect when served over thick noodles, with a green salad, and a fresh roll.