Beef Stroganoff Hearty Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 medium Beef Stroganoff meal
• 2 cups russet or yukon potatoes, 1 inch diced
• 2 cups carrots, ¼ inch diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 2 Tbsp tapioca pearls (NOT pudding)
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a crock pot combine all the ingredients. Cook on low heat for 5 hours. Stir before serving. You may add an additional ¼-½ cup beef broth if you prefer your stew a little thinner. Salt and pepper to taste.