Lazy Day Beef Stew

2 lbs. stew beef

3-4 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
3 large carrots sliced
1 large onion cut into wedges
1 stalk celery chopped
1 clove garlic (or garlic powder to taste)
oregano to taste
1 large can V-8 Juice
2Tbsp corn starch for thickening

Arrange the stew beef in your Celebrating Home Bean Pot in a single layer and season with bit of salt and pepper to taste. Add all of the cut-up vegetables on top of the meat. Dot with the minced garlic (or sprinkle on garlic powder) and oregano (you can add any other seasonings that your family likes, as well). Mix the corn starch with the V-8 and pour over the vegetables and beef. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 4-5 hours. DELISH!!!