Baked Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. stewing beef (lean) or 1 lb. cut smooth
2 c. peeled, cut up Irish potatoes
2 c. carrots, cut into 1/2-inch cakes
2 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped onions
2 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. Lipton onion soup mix (contains salt)
1 tsp. salt (if desired)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 squirts Tabasco (if desired)
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

Grease an 11 x 16 x 2-inch baking pan.
Cut beef into 1/2-inch cubes; sprinkle in pan evenly.
Add 1 cup of tomato juice to pan; cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 1 hour in a 300\u00b0 oven.
Take out and add vegetables in layers.
Mix dry ingredients; sprinkle over vegetables.
Add 1 cup tomato juice or more, if needed. Again, cover with aluminum foil.
Bake in a 300\u00b0 oven for 2 hours, or until tender.
Check beef for tenderness.