Slow Cooker Beef Stew

1 pkg stew meat
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 Tbsp dried minced onions
1 onion, chunks
6 carrots, sliced in half moons
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 package of dry brown gravy

Place stew meat, soy sauce, seasonings, and onion into slow cooker. Add enough water to cover meat. Cook on low for 8 hours. During last 2 hours, add carrots and potatoes. Add half of the brown gravy packet to a 1/2 cup of water and add to stew.