Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef, cut into small cubes
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped or fresh tomatoes
3 Tbsp. quick cooking tapioca
2 to 3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 c. water
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 frozen pkg. peas and carrots

Preparation

Brown meat in oil in skillet.
Add other ingredients in Dutch oven.
Bake in oven at 325\u00b0 for 2 hours.
(Can put in crock-pot for 4 to 5 hours.)