New Hampshire"stew?"

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds stew beef
1 potatoes
4 carrots
1 dry onion-soup mix
6 ounces water
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 bacon bits
1/4 cup maple syrup
4 cups water
1 package peas with juice

Instructions

Place beef in bottom of 6-8 quart crockpot or slow cooker. Cover with potatoes and carrots.

In medium large saucepan, place all remaining ingredients (except peas) and simmer until bubbly. Remove from heat and pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on high heat approximately 8 hours. Add more water if necessary. Add peas before serving. Do not thicken.