The Best Beef Stew
["1 large chuck roast", "6 to 8 large carrots", "1 medium onion", "6 to 8 large potatoes, peeled and diced", "2 to 3 stalks celery, chopped", "1 pkg. McCormick beef stew mix", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Cook roast until tender.", "Add plenty of water to cook vegetables in.", "Add vegetables and cook until tender, then add beef stew mix.", "Simmer 15 to 20 minutes and serve with crackers or cornbread.", "Also excellent frozen for days when you really don't feel like cooking!"]
["chuck roast", "carrots", "onion", "potatoes", "stalks celery", "beef stew mix", "salt"]