Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes with liquid, cut up
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth, undiluted
  • 3 Tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 6 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 c. celery, sliced (1-inch pieces)

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, brown the beef, half at a time, in oil. Drain.
  • Return all meat to pan.
  • Add onion, tomatoes, beef broth, tapioca, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in carrots, potatoes and celery.
  • Bake, covered, 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • It can all be put together and baked for 2 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.