Ingredients

  • 2 lb. stew cut beef
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 4 small onions, quartered
  • 4 small potatoes, pared and halved
  • 1 c. celery, chopped
  • 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 4 small carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 slice white bread

Method

  • Mix all ingredients in a large casserole dish.
  • Place 1 piece of white bread on top of mixture and bake, covered, at 350° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
  • Once during baking time, stir bread down into stew as a thickener.