Oven Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. beef chuck
1 onion, quartered
4 carrots, pared and halved
4 celery stalks, cut
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/4 c. quick cooking tapioca
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
2 c. (1/2 lb. fresh) mushrooms
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)
3/4 c. dry red wine

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large Dutch oven with tight cover.
Cook in a 300\u00b0 oven, covered, for 4 hours.
Do not uncover while cooking.
Or cook in covered crock-pot for 6 to 8 hours. Makes 6 servings.