Layered Herby Beef Stew

Ingredients :

• 2½ lbs lean beef chuck,cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion,cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8-10 small red potatoes or potato chunks
• 4-6 carrots,cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 large ribs celery,cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp allspice
• 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 tbsp minute tapioca
• 28-oz.can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions :

1. Layer all ingredients except parsley in slow cooker in order given.
2. Cover and cook on high 6 hours.
3. Immediately before serving,garnish with parsley.