Best Crock-pot Beef Stew Ever

I love my crock pot. It's my best friend, especially in the winter time. I can cook without having to babysit dinner, and normally, it's amazingly good food.  Yesterday, for example, I was able to cook a dozen chicken thighs, which I later boned and skinned so that I could make another batch of chicken stock.

Today, I made beef stew. I make it often, but this particular match was the best ever.

Ingredients:
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
1 can cream of mushroom  & roasted garlic soup
2 cans water
1-1.5 lbs stew beef
2lbs carrots, peeled and cut
2lbs potatoes (red, white or yellow), chunked
1lb parsnips, peeled and cut

Directions:
Put beef, dressing mix, soup and water in crock pot and turn on low. Cook for about 3 hours.
Add potatoes, carrots and parsnips and cook for another 5 hours.
Serve and enjoy!